Finding the Third Proportional to 775,299 and 1,642,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,299 and 1,642,656 is: 3,480,358.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,299 : 1,642,656 = 1,642,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,299/1,642,656 = 1,642,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,299x = 1,642,656 × 1,642,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,299x = 2,698,318,734,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,698,318,734,336/775,299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,480,358.85
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