Finding the Third Proportional to 771,280 and 1,660,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,280 and 1,660,956 is: 3,576,878.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,280 : 1,660,956 = 1,660,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,280/1,660,956 = 1,660,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,280x = 1,660,956 × 1,660,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,280x = 2,758,774,833,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,758,774,833,936/771,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,576,878.48
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