Finding the Third Proportional to 774,752 and 1,673,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,752 and 1,673,993 is: 3,616,967.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,752 : 1,673,993 = 1,673,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,752/1,673,993 = 1,673,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,752x = 1,673,993 × 1,673,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,752x = 2,802,252,564,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,802,252,564,049/774,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,616,967.19
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