Finding the Third Proportional to 770,268 and 1,662,321.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,268 and 1,662,321.75 is: 3,587,470.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,268 : 1,662,321.75 = 1,662,321.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,268/1,662,321.75 = 1,662,321.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,268x = 1,662,321.75 × 1,662,321.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,268x = 2,763,313,600,523.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,763,313,600,523.06/770,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,587,470.34
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