Finding the Third Proportional to 778,194 and 1,676,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,194 and 1,676,457 is: 3,611,577.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,194 : 1,676,457 = 1,676,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,194/1,676,457 = 1,676,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,194x = 1,676,457 × 1,676,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,194x = 2,810,508,072,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,810,508,072,849/778,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,611,577.67
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