Finding the Third Proportional to 774,664 and 1,677,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,664 and 1,677,970 is: 3,634,586.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,664 : 1,677,970 = 1,677,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,664/1,677,970 = 1,677,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,664x = 1,677,970 × 1,677,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,664x = 2,815,583,320,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,815,583,320,900/774,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,634,586.51
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