Finding the Third Proportional to 771,944 and 1,675,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,944 and 1,675,928 is: 3,638,521.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,944 : 1,675,928 = 1,675,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,944/1,675,928 = 1,675,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,944x = 1,675,928 × 1,675,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,944x = 2,808,734,661,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,808,734,661,184/771,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,638,521.27
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