Finding the Third Proportional to 787,580 and 1,683,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,580 and 1,683,120 is: 3,596,958.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,580 : 1,683,120 = 1,683,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,580/1,683,120 = 1,683,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,580x = 1,683,120 × 1,683,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,580x = 2,832,892,934,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,832,892,934,400/787,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,596,958.96
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