Finding the Third Proportional to 777,822 and 1,688,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,822 and 1,688,430 is: 3,665,100.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,822 : 1,688,430 = 1,688,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,822/1,688,430 = 1,688,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,822x = 1,688,430 × 1,688,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,822x = 2,850,795,864,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,850,795,864,900/777,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,665,100.58
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