Finding the Third Proportional to 785,786 and 1,691,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,786 and 1,691,959 is: 3,643,135.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,786 : 1,691,959 = 1,691,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,786/1,691,959 = 1,691,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,786x = 1,691,959 × 1,691,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,786x = 2,862,725,257,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,862,725,257,681/785,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,643,135.99
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