Finding the Third Proportional to 771,454 and 1,580,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,454 and 1,580,492 is: 3,237,983.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,454 : 1,580,492 = 1,580,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,454/1,580,492 = 1,580,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,454x = 1,580,492 × 1,580,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,454x = 2,497,954,962,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,497,954,962,064/771,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,237,983.03
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