Finding the Third Proportional to 782,931 and 1,668,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 782,931 and 1,668,411 is: 3,555,351.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
782,931 : 1,668,411 = 1,668,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
782,931/1,668,411 = 1,668,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
782,931x = 1,668,411 × 1,668,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
782,931x = 2,783,595,264,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,783,595,264,921/782,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,555,351.96
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