Finding the Third Proportional to 775,980 and 1,674,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 775,980 and 1,674,288 is: 3,612,516.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
775,980 : 1,674,288 = 1,674,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
775,980/1,674,288 = 1,674,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
775,980x = 1,674,288 × 1,674,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
775,980x = 2,803,240,306,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,803,240,306,944/775,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,612,516.18
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