Finding the Third Proportional to 778,836 and 1,674,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,836 and 1,674,015 is: 3,598,095.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,836 : 1,674,015 = 1,674,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,836/1,674,015 = 1,674,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,836x = 1,674,015 × 1,674,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,836x = 2,802,326,220,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,802,326,220,225/778,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,598,095.39
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