Finding the Third Proportional to 772,983 and 1,660,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 772,983 and 1,660,248 is: 3,565,956.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
772,983 : 1,660,248 = 1,660,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
772,983/1,660,248 = 1,660,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
772,983x = 1,660,248 × 1,660,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
772,983x = 2,756,423,421,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,756,423,421,504/772,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,565,956.07
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