Finding the Third Proportional to 784,516 and 1,693,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 784,516 and 1,693,448 is: 3,655,459.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
784,516 : 1,693,448 = 1,693,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
784,516/1,693,448 = 1,693,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
784,516x = 1,693,448 × 1,693,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
784,516x = 2,867,766,128,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,867,766,128,704/784,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,655,459.07
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