Finding the Third Proportional to 772,352 and 1,615,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 772,352 and 1,615,286 is: 3,378,186.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
772,352 : 1,615,286 = 1,615,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
772,352/1,615,286 = 1,615,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
772,352x = 1,615,286 × 1,615,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
772,352x = 2,609,148,861,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,609,148,861,796/772,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,378,186.19
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