Finding the Third Proportional to 776,172 and 1,696,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,172 and 1,696,626 is: 3,708,636.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,172 : 1,696,626 = 1,696,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,172/1,696,626 = 1,696,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,172x = 1,696,626 × 1,696,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,172x = 2,878,539,783,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,878,539,783,876/776,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,708,636.47
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