Finding the Third Proportional to 774,929 and 1,707,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,929 and 1,707,079 is: 3,760,497.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,929 : 1,707,079 = 1,707,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,929/1,707,079 = 1,707,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,929x = 1,707,079 × 1,707,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,929x = 2,914,118,712,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,914,118,712,241/774,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,760,497.69
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