Finding the Third Proportional to 777,820 and 1,663,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,820 and 1,663,536 is: 3,557,830.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,820 : 1,663,536 = 1,663,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,820/1,663,536 = 1,663,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,820x = 1,663,536 × 1,663,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,820x = 2,767,352,023,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,767,352,023,296/777,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,557,830.89
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