Finding the Third Proportional to 785,064 and 1,694,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,064 and 1,694,472 is: 3,657,326.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,064 : 1,694,472 = 1,694,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,064/1,694,472 = 1,694,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,064x = 1,694,472 × 1,694,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,064x = 2,871,235,358,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,871,235,358,784/785,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,657,326.48
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