Finding the Third Proportional to 781,311 and 1,673,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 781,311 and 1,673,214 is: 3,583,265.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
781,311 : 1,673,214 = 1,673,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
781,311/1,673,214 = 1,673,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
781,311x = 1,673,214 × 1,673,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
781,311x = 2,799,645,089,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,799,645,089,796/781,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,583,265.93
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