Finding the Third Proportional to 787,092 and 1,668,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,092 and 1,668,767 is: 3,538,065.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,092 : 1,668,767 = 1,668,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,092/1,668,767 = 1,668,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,092x = 1,668,767 × 1,668,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,092x = 2,784,783,300,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,784,783,300,289/787,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,538,065.82
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