Finding the Third Proportional to 779,634 and 1,679,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 779,634 and 1,679,581 is: 3,618,354.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779,634 : 1,679,581 = 1,679,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779,634/1,679,581 = 1,679,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779,634x = 1,679,581 × 1,679,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779,634x = 2,820,992,335,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,820,992,335,561/779,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,618,354.68
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