Finding the Third Proportional to 771,272 and 1,660,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,272 and 1,660,968 is: 3,576,967.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,272 : 1,660,968 = 1,660,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,272/1,660,968 = 1,660,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,272x = 1,660,968 × 1,660,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,272x = 2,758,814,697,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,758,814,697,024/771,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,576,967.27
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