Finding the Third Proportional to 787,677 and 1,604,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,677 and 1,604,247 is: 3,267,339.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,677 : 1,604,247 = 1,604,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,677/1,604,247 = 1,604,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,677x = 1,604,247 × 1,604,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,677x = 2,573,608,437,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,573,608,437,009/787,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,267,339.83
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