Finding the Third Proportional to 780,663 and 1,807,123
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,663 and 1,807,123 is: 4,183,230.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,663 : 1,807,123 = 1,807,123 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,663/1,807,123 = 1,807,123/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,663x = 1,807,123 × 1,807,123 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,663x = 3,265,693,537,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,265,693,537,129/780,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,183,230.84
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