Finding the Third Proportional to 776,866 and 1,694,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 776,866 and 1,694,952 is: 3,698,015.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
776,866 : 1,694,952 = 1,694,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
776,866/1,694,952 = 1,694,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
776,866x = 1,694,952 × 1,694,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
776,866x = 2,872,862,282,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,872,862,282,304/776,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,698,015.21
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