Finding the Third Proportional to 787,214 and 1,630,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,214 and 1,630,440 is: 3,376,889.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,214 : 1,630,440 = 1,630,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,214/1,630,440 = 1,630,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,214x = 1,630,440 × 1,630,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,214x = 2,658,334,593,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,658,334,593,600/787,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,376,889.38
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