Finding the Third Proportional to 787,176 and 1,630,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,176 and 1,630,368 is: 3,376,754.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,176 : 1,630,368 = 1,630,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,176/1,630,368 = 1,630,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,176x = 1,630,368 × 1,630,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,176x = 2,658,099,815,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,658,099,815,424/787,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,376,754.14
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