Finding the Third Proportional to 772,836 and 1,693,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 772,836 and 1,693,296 is: 3,710,038.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
772,836 : 1,693,296 = 1,693,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
772,836/1,693,296 = 1,693,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
772,836x = 1,693,296 × 1,693,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
772,836x = 2,867,251,343,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,867,251,343,616/772,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,710,038.54
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