Finding the Third Proportional to 783,392 and 1,613,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,392 and 1,613,152 is: 3,321,784.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,392 : 1,613,152 = 1,613,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,392/1,613,152 = 1,613,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,392x = 1,613,152 × 1,613,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,392x = 2,602,259,375,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,602,259,375,104/783,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,321,784.46
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