Finding the Third Proportional to 778,946 and 1,698,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 778,946 and 1,698,180 is: 3,702,201.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,946 : 1,698,180 = 1,698,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,946/1,698,180 = 1,698,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,946x = 1,698,180 × 1,698,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,946x = 2,883,815,312,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,883,815,312,400/778,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,702,201.84
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