Finding the Third Proportional to 776,176 and 1,670,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,176 and 1,670,386 is: 3,594,789.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,176 : 1,670,386 = 1,670,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,176/1,670,386 = 1,670,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,176x = 1,670,386 × 1,670,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,176x = 2,790,189,388,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,790,189,388,996/776,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,594,789.57
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