Finding the Third Proportional to 779,344 and 1,619,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 779,344 and 1,619,916 is: 3,367,098.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779,344 : 1,619,916 = 1,619,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779,344/1,619,916 = 1,619,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779,344x = 1,619,916 × 1,619,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779,344x = 2,624,127,847,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,624,127,847,056/779,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,367,098.29
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