Finding the Third Proportional to 775,312 and 1,644,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,312 and 1,644,560 is: 3,488,373.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,312 : 1,644,560 = 1,644,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,312/1,644,560 = 1,644,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,312x = 1,644,560 × 1,644,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,312x = 2,704,577,593,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,704,577,593,600/775,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,488,373.19
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