Finding the Third Proportional to 773,292 and 1,697,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 773,292 and 1,697,883 is: 3,727,966.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
773,292 : 1,697,883 = 1,697,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
773,292/1,697,883 = 1,697,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
773,292x = 1,697,883 × 1,697,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
773,292x = 2,882,806,681,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,882,806,681,689/773,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,727,966.51
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