Finding the Third Proportional to 771,021 and 1,670,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,021 and 1,670,751 is: 3,620,405.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,021 : 1,670,751 = 1,670,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,021/1,670,751 = 1,670,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,021x = 1,670,751 × 1,670,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,021x = 2,791,408,904,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,791,408,904,001/771,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,620,405.80
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