Finding the Third Proportional to 785,066 and 1,694,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,066 and 1,694,476 is: 3,657,334.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,066 : 1,694,476 = 1,694,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,066/1,694,476 = 1,694,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,066x = 1,694,476 × 1,694,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,066x = 2,871,248,914,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,871,248,914,576/785,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,657,334.43
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