Finding the Third Proportional to 777,888 and 1,609,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,888 and 1,609,696 is: 3,330,969.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,888 : 1,609,696 = 1,609,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,888/1,609,696 = 1,609,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,888x = 1,609,696 × 1,609,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,888x = 2,591,121,212,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,591,121,212,416/777,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,330,969.51
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