Finding the Third Proportional to 774,776 and 1,678,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,776 and 1,678,234 is: 3,635,204.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,776 : 1,678,234 = 1,678,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,776/1,678,234 = 1,678,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,776x = 1,678,234 × 1,678,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,776x = 2,816,469,358,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,816,469,358,756/774,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,635,204.70
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