Finding the Third Proportional to 771,340 and 1,661,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,340 and 1,661,214 is: 3,577,711.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,340 : 1,661,214 = 1,661,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,340/1,661,214 = 1,661,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,340x = 1,661,214 × 1,661,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,340x = 2,759,631,953,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,759,631,953,796/771,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,577,711.46
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