Finding the Third Proportional to 774,750 and 1,673,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,750 and 1,673,989 is: 3,616,959.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,750 : 1,673,989 = 1,673,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,750/1,673,989 = 1,673,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,750x = 1,673,989 × 1,673,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,750x = 2,802,239,172,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,802,239,172,121/774,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,616,959.24
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