Finding the Third Proportional to 774,600 and 1,677,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,600 and 1,677,876 is: 3,634,479.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,600 : 1,677,876 = 1,677,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,600/1,677,876 = 1,677,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,600x = 1,677,876 × 1,677,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,600x = 2,815,267,871,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,815,267,871,376/774,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,634,479.57
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