Finding the Third Proportional to 771,046 and 1,670,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,046 and 1,670,798 is: 3,620,492.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,046 : 1,670,798 = 1,670,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,046/1,670,798 = 1,670,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,046x = 1,670,798 × 1,670,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,046x = 2,791,565,956,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,791,565,956,804/771,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,620,492.11
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