Finding the Third Proportional to 779,340 and 1,619,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 779,340 and 1,619,907 is: 3,367,078.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779,340 : 1,619,907 = 1,619,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779,340/1,619,907 = 1,619,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779,340x = 1,619,907 × 1,619,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779,340x = 2,624,098,688,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,624,098,688,649/779,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,367,078.15
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