Finding the Third Proportional to 780,672 and 1,713,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,672 and 1,713,408 is: 3,760,563.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,672 : 1,713,408 = 1,713,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,672/1,713,408 = 1,713,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,672x = 1,713,408 × 1,713,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,672x = 2,935,766,974,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,935,766,974,464/780,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,760,563.94
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