Finding the Third Proportional to 771,982 and 1,701,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,982 and 1,701,026 is: 3,748,130.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,982 : 1,701,026 = 1,701,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,982/1,701,026 = 1,701,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,982x = 1,701,026 × 1,701,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,982x = 2,893,489,452,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,893,489,452,676/771,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,748,130.72
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