Finding the Third Proportional to 775,464 and 1,673,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,464 and 1,673,136 is: 3,609,947.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,464 : 1,673,136 = 1,673,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,464/1,673,136 = 1,673,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,464x = 1,673,136 × 1,673,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,464x = 2,799,384,074,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,799,384,074,496/775,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,609,947.17
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