Finding the Third Proportional to 774,008 and 1,821,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,008 and 1,821,260 is: 4,285,469.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,008 : 1,821,260 = 1,821,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,008/1,821,260 = 1,821,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,008x = 1,821,260 × 1,821,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,008x = 3,316,987,987,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,316,987,987,600/774,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,285,469.90
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