Finding the Third Proportional to 782,723 and 1,699,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 782,723 and 1,699,290 is: 3,689,155.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
782,723 : 1,699,290 = 1,699,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
782,723/1,699,290 = 1,699,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
782,723x = 1,699,290 × 1,699,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
782,723x = 2,887,586,504,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,887,586,504,100/782,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,689,155.04
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