Finding the Third Proportional to 780,240 and 1,676,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,240 and 1,676,874 is: 3,603,899.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,240 : 1,676,874 = 1,676,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,240/1,676,874 = 1,676,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,240x = 1,676,874 × 1,676,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,240x = 2,811,906,411,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,811,906,411,876/780,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,603,899.33
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