Finding the Third Proportional to 781,998 and 1,703,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 781,998 and 1,703,958 is: 3,712,890.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
781,998 : 1,703,958 = 1,703,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
781,998/1,703,958 = 1,703,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
781,998x = 1,703,958 × 1,703,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
781,998x = 2,903,472,865,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,903,472,865,764/781,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,712,890.40
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