Finding the Third Proportional to 780,358 and 1,592,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,358 and 1,592,702 is: 3,250,687.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,358 : 1,592,702 = 1,592,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,358/1,592,702 = 1,592,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,358x = 1,592,702 × 1,592,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,358x = 2,536,699,660,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,536,699,660,804/780,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,250,687.07
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