Finding the Third Proportional to 778,215 and 1,704,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,215 and 1,704,057 is: 3,731,372.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,215 : 1,704,057 = 1,704,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,215/1,704,057 = 1,704,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,215x = 1,704,057 × 1,704,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,215x = 2,903,810,259,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,903,810,259,249/778,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,731,372.77
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