Finding the Third Proportional to 779,874 and 1,675,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 779,874 and 1,675,812 is: 3,601,025.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
779,874 : 1,675,812 = 1,675,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
779,874/1,675,812 = 1,675,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
779,874x = 1,675,812 × 1,675,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
779,874x = 2,808,345,859,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,808,345,859,344/779,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,601,025.11
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