Finding the Third Proportional to 774,674 and 1,831,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,674 and 1,831,646 is: 4,330,759.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,674 : 1,831,646 = 1,831,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,674/1,831,646 = 1,831,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,674x = 1,831,646 × 1,831,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,674x = 3,354,927,069,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,354,927,069,316/774,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,330,759.87
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