Finding the Third Proportional to 771,330 and 1,661,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,330 and 1,661,193 is: 3,577,667.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,330 : 1,661,193 = 1,661,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,330/1,661,193 = 1,661,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,330x = 1,661,193 × 1,661,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,330x = 2,759,562,183,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,759,562,183,249/771,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,577,667.38
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