Finding the Third Proportional to 774,671 and 1,678,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,671 and 1,678,024 is: 3,634,787.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,671 : 1,678,024 = 1,678,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,671/1,678,024 = 1,678,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,671x = 1,678,024 × 1,678,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,671x = 2,815,764,544,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,815,764,544,576/774,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,634,787.60
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