Finding the Third Proportional to 771,328 and 1,661,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,328 and 1,661,186 is: 3,577,646.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,328 : 1,661,186 = 1,661,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,328/1,661,186 = 1,661,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,328x = 1,661,186 × 1,661,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,328x = 2,759,538,926,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,759,538,926,596/771,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,577,646.51
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