Finding the Third Proportional to 776,466 and 1,646,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,466 and 1,646,232 is: 3,490,274.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,466 : 1,646,232 = 1,646,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,466/1,646,232 = 1,646,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,466x = 1,646,232 × 1,646,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,466x = 2,710,079,797,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,710,079,797,824/776,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,490,274.91
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