Finding the Third Proportional to 778,518 and 1,689,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,518 and 1,689,957 is: 3,668,450.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,518 : 1,689,957 = 1,689,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,518/1,689,957 = 1,689,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,518x = 1,689,957 × 1,689,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,518x = 2,855,954,661,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,855,954,661,849/778,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,668,450.39
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