Finding the Third Proportional to 771,534 and 1,695,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,534 and 1,695,786 is: 3,727,237.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,534 : 1,695,786 = 1,695,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,534/1,695,786 = 1,695,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,534x = 1,695,786 × 1,695,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,534x = 2,875,690,157,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,875,690,157,796/771,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,727,237.11
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