Finding the Third Proportional to 774,672 and 1,678,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,672 and 1,678,026 is: 3,634,791.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,672 : 1,678,026 = 1,678,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,672/1,678,026 = 1,678,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,672x = 1,678,026 × 1,678,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,672x = 2,815,771,256,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,815,771,256,676/774,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,634,791.57
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