Finding the Third Proportional to 784,476 and 1,693,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 784,476 and 1,693,368 is: 3,655,300.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
784,476 : 1,693,368 = 1,693,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
784,476/1,693,368 = 1,693,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
784,476x = 1,693,368 × 1,693,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
784,476x = 2,867,495,183,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,867,495,183,424/784,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,655,300.08
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