Finding the Third Proportional to 776,562 and 1,668,389.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,562 and 1,668,389.50 is: 3,584,418.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,562 : 1,668,389.50 = 1,668,389.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,562/1,668,389.50 = 1,668,389.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,562x = 1,668,389.50 × 1,668,389.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,562x = 2,783,523,523,710.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,783,523,523,710.25/776,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,584,418.92
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