Finding the Third Proportional to 786,006 and 1,684,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 786,006 and 1,684,170 is: 3,608,660.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
786,006 : 1,684,170 = 1,684,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
786,006/1,684,170 = 1,684,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
786,006x = 1,684,170 × 1,684,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
786,006x = 2,836,428,588,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,836,428,588,900/786,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,608,660.23
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