Finding the Third Proportional to 772,416 and 1,615,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 772,416 and 1,615,448 is: 3,378,583.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
772,416 : 1,615,448 = 1,615,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
772,416/1,615,448 = 1,615,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
772,416x = 1,615,448 × 1,615,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
772,416x = 2,609,672,240,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,609,672,240,704/772,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,378,583.87
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