Finding the Third Proportional to 772,764 and 1,678,593.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 772,764 and 1,678,593.75 is: 3,646,232.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
772,764 : 1,678,593.75 = 1,678,593.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
772,764/1,678,593.75 = 1,678,593.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
772,764x = 1,678,593.75 × 1,678,593.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
772,764x = 2,817,676,977,539.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,817,676,977,539.06/772,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,646,232.20
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