Finding the Third Proportional to 779,396 and 1,674,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 779,396 and 1,674,824 is: 3,598,986.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779,396 : 1,674,824 = 1,674,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779,396/1,674,824 = 1,674,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779,396x = 1,674,824 × 1,674,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779,396x = 2,805,035,430,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,805,035,430,976/779,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,598,986.18
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