Finding the Third Proportional to 776,427 and 1,646,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,427 and 1,646,166 is: 3,490,170.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,427 : 1,646,166 = 1,646,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,427/1,646,166 = 1,646,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,427x = 1,646,166 × 1,646,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,427x = 2,709,862,499,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,709,862,499,556/776,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,490,170.36
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