Finding the Third Proportional to 772,934 and 1,652,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 772,934 and 1,652,012 is: 3,530,888.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
772,934 : 1,652,012 = 1,652,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
772,934/1,652,012 = 1,652,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
772,934x = 1,652,012 × 1,652,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
772,934x = 2,729,143,648,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,729,143,648,144/772,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,530,888.34
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