Finding the Third Proportional to 771,218 and 1,671,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,218 and 1,671,148 is: 3,621,201.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,218 : 1,671,148 = 1,671,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,218/1,671,148 = 1,671,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,218x = 1,671,148 × 1,671,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,218x = 2,792,735,637,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,792,735,637,904/771,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,621,201.32
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