Finding the Third Proportional to 780,897 and 1,583,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,897 and 1,583,529 is: 3,211,132.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,897 : 1,583,529 = 1,583,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,897/1,583,529 = 1,583,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,897x = 1,583,529 × 1,583,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,897x = 2,507,564,093,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,507,564,093,841/780,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,211,132.96
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