Finding the Third Proportional to 779,844 and 1,675,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 779,844 and 1,675,725 is: 3,600,789.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779,844 : 1,675,725 = 1,675,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779,844/1,675,725 = 1,675,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779,844x = 1,675,725 × 1,675,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779,844x = 2,808,054,275,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,808,054,275,625/779,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,600,789.74
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