Finding the Third Proportional to 770,490 and 1,655,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,490 and 1,655,676 is: 3,557,817.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,490 : 1,655,676 = 1,655,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,490/1,655,676 = 1,655,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,490x = 1,655,676 × 1,655,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,490x = 2,741,263,016,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,741,263,016,976/770,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,557,817.77
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