Finding the Third Proportional to 777,910 and 1,609,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 777,910 and 1,609,820 is: 3,331,388.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
777,910 : 1,609,820 = 1,609,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
777,910/1,609,820 = 1,609,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
777,910x = 1,609,820 × 1,609,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
777,910x = 2,591,520,432,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,591,520,432,400/777,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,331,388.51
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