Finding the Third Proportional to 771,712 and 1,668,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,712 and 1,668,192 is: 3,606,092.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,712 : 1,668,192 = 1,668,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,712/1,668,192 = 1,668,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,712x = 1,668,192 × 1,668,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,712x = 2,782,864,548,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,782,864,548,864/771,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,606,092.10
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