Finding the Third Proportional to 774,962 and 1,642,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,962 and 1,642,110 is: 3,479,558.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,962 : 1,642,110 = 1,642,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,962/1,642,110 = 1,642,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,962x = 1,642,110 × 1,642,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,962x = 2,696,525,252,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,696,525,252,100/774,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,479,558.03
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