Finding the Third Proportional to 778,944 and 1,698,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,944 and 1,698,176 is: 3,702,193.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,944 : 1,698,176 = 1,698,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,944/1,698,176 = 1,698,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,944x = 1,698,176 × 1,698,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,944x = 2,883,801,726,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,883,801,726,976/778,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,702,193.90
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