Finding the Third Proportional to 775,532 and 1,640,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,532 and 1,640,484 is: 3,470,118.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,532 : 1,640,484 = 1,640,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,532/1,640,484 = 1,640,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,532x = 1,640,484 × 1,640,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,532x = 2,691,187,754,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,691,187,754,256/775,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,470,118.26
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