Finding the Third Proportional to 771,282 and 1,580,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,282 and 1,580,148 is: 3,237,295.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,282 : 1,580,148 = 1,580,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,282/1,580,148 = 1,580,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,282x = 1,580,148 × 1,580,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,282x = 2,496,867,701,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,496,867,701,904/771,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,237,295.44
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