Finding the Third Proportional to 771,114 and 1,670,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,114 and 1,670,937 is: 3,620,775.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,114 : 1,670,937 = 1,670,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,114/1,670,937 = 1,670,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,114x = 1,670,937 × 1,670,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,114x = 2,792,030,457,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,792,030,457,969/771,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,620,775.21
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