Finding the Third Proportional to 774,325 and 1,660,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,325 and 1,660,716 is: 3,561,783.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,325 : 1,660,716 = 1,660,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,325/1,660,716 = 1,660,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,325x = 1,660,716 × 1,660,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,325x = 2,757,977,632,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,757,977,632,656/774,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,561,783.01
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