Finding the Third Proportional to 777,130 and 1,672,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,130 and 1,672,357 is: 3,598,854.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,130 : 1,672,357 = 1,672,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,130/1,672,357 = 1,672,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,130x = 1,672,357 × 1,672,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,130x = 2,796,777,935,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,796,777,935,449/777,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,598,854.68
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