Finding the Third Proportional to 775,974 and 1,696,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,974 and 1,696,236 is: 3,707,877.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,974 : 1,696,236 = 1,696,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,974/1,696,236 = 1,696,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,974x = 1,696,236 × 1,696,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,974x = 2,877,216,567,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,877,216,567,696/775,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,707,877.54
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