Finding the Third Proportional to 772,386 and 1,615,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 772,386 and 1,615,394 is: 3,378,489.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
772,386 : 1,615,394 = 1,615,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
772,386/1,615,394 = 1,615,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
772,386x = 1,615,394 × 1,615,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
772,386x = 2,609,497,775,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,609,497,775,236/772,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,378,489.22
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