Finding the Third Proportional to 779,517 and 1,675,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 779,517 and 1,675,080 is: 3,599,527.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779,517 : 1,675,080 = 1,675,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779,517/1,675,080 = 1,675,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779,517x = 1,675,080 × 1,675,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779,517x = 2,805,893,006,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,805,893,006,400/779,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,599,527.66
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