Finding the Third Proportional to 776,360 and 1,696,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,360 and 1,696,653 is: 3,707,856.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,360 : 1,696,653 = 1,696,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,360/1,696,653 = 1,696,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,360x = 1,696,653 × 1,696,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,360x = 2,878,631,402,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,878,631,402,409/776,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,707,856.41
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