Finding the Third Proportional to 768,120 and 1,683,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,120 and 1,683,178 is: 3,688,340.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,120 : 1,683,178 = 1,683,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,120/1,683,178 = 1,683,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,120x = 1,683,178 × 1,683,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,120x = 2,833,088,179,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,833,088,179,684/768,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,688,340.60
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