Finding the Third Proportional to 774,678 and 1,671,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,678 and 1,671,720 is: 3,607,495.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,678 : 1,671,720 = 1,671,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,678/1,671,720 = 1,671,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,678x = 1,671,720 × 1,671,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,678x = 2,794,647,758,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,794,647,758,400/774,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,607,495.96
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