Finding the Third Proportional to 774,458 and 1,641,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,458 and 1,641,218 is: 3,478,040.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,458 : 1,641,218 = 1,641,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,458/1,641,218 = 1,641,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,458x = 1,641,218 × 1,641,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,458x = 2,693,596,523,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,693,596,523,524/774,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,478,040.80
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