Finding the Third Proportional to 785,934 and 1,604,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,934 and 1,604,844 is: 3,277,023.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,934 : 1,604,844 = 1,604,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,934/1,604,844 = 1,604,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,934x = 1,604,844 × 1,604,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,934x = 2,575,524,264,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,575,524,264,336/785,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,277,023.60
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