Finding the Third Proportional to 774,508 and 1,677,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,508 and 1,677,684 is: 3,634,079.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,508 : 1,677,684 = 1,677,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,508/1,677,684 = 1,677,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,508x = 1,677,684 × 1,677,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,508x = 2,814,623,603,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,814,623,603,856/774,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,634,079.45
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