Finding the Third Proportional to 771,994 and 1,701,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 771,994 and 1,701,044 is: 3,748,151.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
771,994 : 1,701,044 = 1,701,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
771,994/1,701,044 = 1,701,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
771,994x = 1,701,044 × 1,701,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
771,994x = 2,893,550,689,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,893,550,689,936/771,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,748,151.79
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