Finding the Third Proportional to 771,585 and 1,690,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,585 and 1,690,280 is: 3,702,827.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,585 : 1,690,280 = 1,690,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,585/1,690,280 = 1,690,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,585x = 1,690,280 × 1,690,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,585x = 2,857,046,478,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,857,046,478,400/771,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,702,827.92
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