Finding the Third Proportional to 780,984 and 1,705,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,984 and 1,705,176 is: 3,723,027.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,984 : 1,705,176 = 1,705,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,984/1,705,176 = 1,705,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,984x = 1,705,176 × 1,705,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,984x = 2,907,625,190,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,907,625,190,976/780,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,723,027.86
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