Finding the Third Proportional to 780,167 and 1,676,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,167 and 1,676,718 is: 3,603,565.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,167 : 1,676,718 = 1,676,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,167/1,676,718 = 1,676,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,167x = 1,676,718 × 1,676,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,167x = 2,811,383,251,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,811,383,251,524/780,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,603,565.97
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