Finding the Third Proportional to 778,810 and 1,690,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,810 and 1,690,481 is: 3,669,349.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,810 : 1,690,481 = 1,690,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,810/1,690,481 = 1,690,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,810x = 1,690,481 × 1,690,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,810x = 2,857,726,011,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,857,726,011,361/778,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,669,349.41
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