Finding the Third Proportional to 775,076 and 1,662,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,076 and 1,662,265 is: 3,564,972.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,076 : 1,662,265 = 1,662,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,076/1,662,265 = 1,662,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,076x = 1,662,265 × 1,662,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,076x = 2,763,124,930,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,763,124,930,225/775,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,564,972.89
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