Finding the Third Proportional to 776,332 and 1,697,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,332 and 1,697,486 is: 3,711,632.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,332 : 1,697,486 = 1,697,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,332/1,697,486 = 1,697,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,332x = 1,697,486 × 1,697,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,332x = 2,881,458,720,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,881,458,720,196/776,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,711,632.03
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