Finding the Third Proportional to 778,218 and 1,704,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,218 and 1,704,063 is: 3,731,384.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,218 : 1,704,063 = 1,704,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,218/1,704,063 = 1,704,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,218x = 1,704,063 × 1,704,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,218x = 2,903,830,707,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,903,830,707,969/778,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,731,384.66
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