Finding the Third Proportional to 778,312 and 1,704,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,312 and 1,704,248 is: 3,731,744.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,312 : 1,704,248 = 1,704,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,312/1,704,248 = 1,704,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,312x = 1,704,248 × 1,704,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,312x = 2,904,461,245,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,904,461,245,504/778,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,731,744.14
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