Finding the Third Proportional to 775,508 and 1,621,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,508 and 1,621,644 is: 3,390,976.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,508 : 1,621,644 = 1,621,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,508/1,621,644 = 1,621,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,508x = 1,621,644 × 1,621,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,508x = 2,629,729,262,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,629,729,262,736/775,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,390,976.32
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