Finding the Third Proportional to 771,288 and 1,580,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,288 and 1,580,160 is: 3,237,319.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,288 : 1,580,160 = 1,580,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,288/1,580,160 = 1,580,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,288x = 1,580,160 × 1,580,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,288x = 2,496,905,625,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,496,905,625,600/771,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,237,319.43
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