Finding the Third Proportional to 776,074 and 1,688,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,074 and 1,688,840 is: 3,675,139.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,074 : 1,688,840 = 1,688,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,074/1,688,840 = 1,688,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,074x = 1,688,840 × 1,688,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,074x = 2,852,180,545,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,852,180,545,600/776,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,675,139.93
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