Finding the Third Proportional to 770,814 and 1,659,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,814 and 1,659,735 is: 3,573,780.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,814 : 1,659,735 = 1,659,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,814/1,659,735 = 1,659,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,814x = 1,659,735 × 1,659,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,814x = 2,754,720,270,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,754,720,270,225/770,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,573,780.80
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