Finding the Third Proportional to 775,824 and 1,644,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,824 and 1,644,936 is: 3,487,665.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,824 : 1,644,936 = 1,644,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,824/1,644,936 = 1,644,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,824x = 1,644,936 × 1,644,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,824x = 2,705,814,444,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,705,814,444,096/775,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,487,665.30
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