Finding the Third Proportional to 787,180 and 1,630,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,180 and 1,630,376 is: 3,376,770.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,180 : 1,630,376 = 1,630,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,180/1,630,376 = 1,630,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,180x = 1,630,376 × 1,630,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,180x = 2,658,125,901,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,658,125,901,376/787,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,376,770.12
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