Finding the Third Proportional to 774,360 and 1,660,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,360 and 1,660,786 is: 3,561,922.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,360 : 1,660,786 = 1,660,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,360/1,660,786 = 1,660,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,360x = 1,660,786 × 1,660,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,360x = 2,758,210,137,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,758,210,137,796/774,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,561,922.28
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