Finding the Third Proportional to 783,114 and 1,690,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,114 and 1,690,644 is: 3,649,886.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,114 : 1,690,644 = 1,690,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,114/1,690,644 = 1,690,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,114x = 1,690,644 × 1,690,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,114x = 2,858,277,134,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,858,277,134,736/783,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,649,886.40
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