Finding the Third Proportional to 775,638 and 1,621,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,638 and 1,621,544 is: 3,389,989.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,638 : 1,621,544 = 1,621,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,638/1,621,544 = 1,621,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,638x = 1,621,544 × 1,621,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,638x = 2,629,404,943,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,629,404,943,936/775,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,389,989.85
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