Finding the Third Proportional to 775,332 and 1,642,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,332 and 1,642,716 is: 3,480,464.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,332 : 1,642,716 = 1,642,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,332/1,642,716 = 1,642,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,332x = 1,642,716 × 1,642,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,332x = 2,698,515,856,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,698,515,856,656/775,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,480,464.96
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