Finding the Third Proportional to 780,920 and 1,583,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,920 and 1,583,570 is: 3,211,204.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,920 : 1,583,570 = 1,583,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,920/1,583,570 = 1,583,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,920x = 1,583,570 × 1,583,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,920x = 2,507,693,944,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,507,693,944,900/780,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,211,204.66
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