Finding the Third Proportional to 787,324 and 1,673,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,324 and 1,673,063 is: 3,555,257.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,324 : 1,673,063 = 1,673,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,324/1,673,063 = 1,673,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,324x = 1,673,063 × 1,673,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,324x = 2,799,139,801,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,799,139,801,969/787,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,555,257.81
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