Finding the Third Proportional to 778,428 and 1,684,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,428 and 1,684,797 is: 3,646,504.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,428 : 1,684,797 = 1,684,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,428/1,684,797 = 1,684,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,428x = 1,684,797 × 1,684,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,428x = 2,838,540,931,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,838,540,931,209/778,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,646,504.15
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