Finding the Third Proportional to 774,754 and 1,673,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,754 and 1,673,995 is: 3,616,966.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,754 : 1,673,995 = 1,673,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,754/1,673,995 = 1,673,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,754x = 1,673,995 × 1,673,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,754x = 2,802,259,260,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,802,259,260,025/774,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,616,966.50
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