Finding the Third Proportional to 770,481 and 1,655,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,481 and 1,655,658 is: 3,557,781.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,481 : 1,655,658 = 1,655,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,481/1,655,658 = 1,655,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,481x = 1,655,658 × 1,655,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,481x = 2,741,203,412,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,741,203,412,964/770,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,557,781.97
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