Finding the Third Proportional to 772,763 and 1,659,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 772,763 and 1,659,790 is: 3,565,003.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
772,763 : 1,659,790 = 1,659,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
772,763/1,659,790 = 1,659,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
772,763x = 1,659,790 × 1,659,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
772,763x = 2,754,902,844,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,754,902,844,100/772,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,565,003.56
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