Finding the Third Proportional to 774,486 and 1,686,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,486 and 1,686,765 is: 3,673,631.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,486 : 1,686,765 = 1,686,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,486/1,686,765 = 1,686,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,486x = 1,686,765 × 1,686,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,486x = 2,845,176,165,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,845,176,165,225/774,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,673,631.50
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