Finding the Third Proportional to 784,884 and 1,695,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 784,884 and 1,695,201 is: 3,661,313.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
784,884 : 1,695,201 = 1,695,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
784,884/1,695,201 = 1,695,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
784,884x = 1,695,201 × 1,695,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
784,884x = 2,873,706,430,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,873,706,430,401/784,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,661,313.56
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