Finding the Third Proportional to 781,278 and 1,673,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 781,278 and 1,673,148 is: 3,583,134.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
781,278 : 1,673,148 = 1,673,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
781,278/1,673,148 = 1,673,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
781,278x = 1,673,148 × 1,673,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
781,278x = 2,799,424,229,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,799,424,229,904/781,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,583,134.59
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