Finding the Third Proportional to 783,127 and 1,658,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,127 and 1,658,911 is: 3,514,098.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,127 : 1,658,911 = 1,658,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,127/1,658,911 = 1,658,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,127x = 1,658,911 × 1,658,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,127x = 2,751,985,705,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,751,985,705,921/783,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,514,098.87
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