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Finding the Third Proportional to 776,176.50 and 1,670,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 776,176.50 and 1,670,388 is: 3,594,795.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,176.50 : 1,670,388 = 1,670,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,176.50/1,670,388 = 1,670,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,176.50x = 1,670,388 × 1,670,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,176.50x = 2,790,196,070,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,196,070,544/776,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594,795.86

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