Finding the Third Proportional to 783,682 and 1,600,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,682 and 1,600,572 is: 3,268,967.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,682 : 1,600,572 = 1,600,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,682/1,600,572 = 1,600,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,682x = 1,600,572 × 1,600,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,682x = 2,561,830,727,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,561,830,727,184/783,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,268,967.17
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