Finding the Third Proportional to 775,558 and 1,640,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,558 and 1,640,536 is: 3,470,221.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,558 : 1,640,536 = 1,640,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,558/1,640,536 = 1,640,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,558x = 1,640,536 × 1,640,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,558x = 2,691,358,367,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,691,358,367,296/775,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,470,221.91
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