Finding the Third Proportional to 775,818 and 1,644,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,818 and 1,644,924 is: 3,487,641.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,818 : 1,644,924 = 1,644,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,818/1,644,924 = 1,644,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,818x = 1,644,924 × 1,644,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,818x = 2,705,774,965,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,705,774,965,776/775,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,487,641.39
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