Finding the Third Proportional to 785,412 and 1,694,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,412 and 1,694,376 is: 3,655,291.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,412 : 1,694,376 = 1,694,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,412/1,694,376 = 1,694,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,412x = 1,694,376 × 1,694,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,412x = 2,870,910,029,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,870,910,029,376/785,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,655,291.78
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