Finding the Third Proportional to 776,588 and 1,705,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,588 and 1,705,448 is: 3,745,297.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,588 : 1,705,448 = 1,705,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,588/1,705,448 = 1,705,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,588x = 1,705,448 × 1,705,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,588x = 2,908,552,880,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,908,552,880,704/776,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,745,297.22
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