Finding the Third Proportional to 775,332 and 1,644,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,332 and 1,644,597 is: 3,488,440.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,332 : 1,644,597 = 1,644,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,332/1,644,597 = 1,644,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,332x = 1,644,597 × 1,644,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,332x = 2,704,699,292,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,704,699,292,409/775,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,488,440.17
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