Finding the Third Proportional to 776,428 and 1,646,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,428 and 1,646,168 is: 3,490,174.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,428 : 1,646,168 = 1,646,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,428/1,646,168 = 1,646,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,428x = 1,646,168 × 1,646,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,428x = 2,709,869,084,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,709,869,084,224/776,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,490,174.34
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