Finding the Third Proportional to 770,272 and 1,662,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,272 and 1,662,331 is: 3,587,491.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,272 : 1,662,331 = 1,662,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,272/1,662,331 = 1,662,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,272x = 1,662,331 × 1,662,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,272x = 2,763,344,353,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,763,344,353,561/770,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,587,491.63
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