Finding the Third Proportional to 782,754 and 1,699,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 782,754 and 1,699,344 is: 3,689,243.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
782,754 : 1,699,344 = 1,699,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
782,754/1,699,344 = 1,699,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
782,754x = 1,699,344 × 1,699,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
782,754x = 2,887,770,030,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,887,770,030,336/782,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,689,243.40
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