Finding the Third Proportional to 774,480 and 1,677,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,480 and 1,677,670 is: 3,634,150.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,480 : 1,677,670 = 1,677,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,480/1,677,670 = 1,677,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,480x = 1,677,670 × 1,677,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,480x = 2,814,576,628,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,814,576,628,900/774,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,634,150.18
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