Finding the Third Proportional to 775,304 and 1,642,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,304 and 1,642,668 is: 3,480,387.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,304 : 1,642,668 = 1,642,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,304/1,642,668 = 1,642,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,304x = 1,642,668 × 1,642,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,304x = 2,698,358,158,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,698,358,158,224/775,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,480,387.25
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