Finding the Third Proportional to 774,964 and 1,642,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 774,964 and 1,642,114 is: 3,479,566.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
774,964 : 1,642,114 = 1,642,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
774,964/1,642,114 = 1,642,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
774,964x = 1,642,114 × 1,642,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
774,964x = 2,696,538,388,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,696,538,388,996/774,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,479,566.00
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