Finding the Third Proportional to 774,437.34 and 1,677,585.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,437.34 and 1,677,585.09 is: 3,633,982.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,437.34 : 1,677,585.09 = 1,677,585.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,437.34/1,677,585.09 = 1,677,585.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,437.34x = 1,677,585.09 × 1,677,585.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,437.34x = 2,814,291,746,772.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,814,291,746,772.20/774,437.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,633,982.49
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