Finding the Third Proportional to 772,620 and 1,673,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 772,620 and 1,673,943 is: 3,626,731.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
772,620 : 1,673,943 = 1,673,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
772,620/1,673,943 = 1,673,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
772,620x = 1,673,943 × 1,673,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
772,620x = 2,802,085,167,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,802,085,167,249/772,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,626,731.34
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