Finding the Third Proportional to 771,606 and 1,692,616.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,606 and 1,692,616.50 is: 3,712,970.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,606 : 1,692,616.50 = 1,692,616.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,606/1,692,616.50 = 1,692,616.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,606x = 1,692,616.50 × 1,692,616.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,606x = 2,864,950,616,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,864,950,616,072.25/771,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,712,970.89
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