Finding the Third Proportional to 780,234 and 1,676,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,234 and 1,676,862 is: 3,603,875.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,234 : 1,676,862 = 1,676,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,234/1,676,862 = 1,676,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,234x = 1,676,862 × 1,676,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,234x = 2,811,866,167,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,811,866,167,044/780,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,603,875.46
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