Finding the Third Proportional to 775,545 and 1,640,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,545 and 1,640,511 is: 3,470,174.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,545 : 1,640,511 = 1,640,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,545/1,640,511 = 1,640,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,545x = 1,640,511 × 1,640,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,545x = 2,691,276,341,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,691,276,341,121/775,545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,470,174.32
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