Finding the Third Proportional to 780,000 and 1,681,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,000 and 1,681,344 is: 3,624,253.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,000 : 1,681,344 = 1,681,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,000/1,681,344 = 1,681,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,000x = 1,681,344 × 1,681,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,000x = 2,826,917,646,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,826,917,646,336/780,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,624,253.39
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