Finding the Third Proportional to 776,324 and 1,697,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,324 and 1,697,472 is: 3,711,609.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,324 : 1,697,472 = 1,697,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,324/1,697,472 = 1,697,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,324x = 1,697,472 × 1,697,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,324x = 2,881,411,190,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,881,411,190,784/776,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,711,609.06
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