Finding the Third Proportional to 774,660 and 1,677,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,660 and 1,677,952 is: 3,634,527.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,660 : 1,677,952 = 1,677,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,660/1,677,952 = 1,677,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,660x = 1,677,952 × 1,677,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,660x = 2,815,522,914,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,815,522,914,304/774,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,634,527.29
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