Finding the Third Proportional to 774,842 and 1,809,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,842 and 1,809,387 is: 4,225,224.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,842 : 1,809,387 = 1,809,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,842/1,809,387 = 1,809,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,842x = 1,809,387 × 1,809,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,842x = 3,273,881,315,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,273,881,315,769/774,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,225,224.39
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