Finding the Third Proportional to 710,768 and 1,677,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 710,768 and 1,677,875 is: 3,960,876.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
710,768 : 1,677,875 = 1,677,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
710,768/1,677,875 = 1,677,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
710,768x = 1,677,875 × 1,677,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
710,768x = 2,815,264,515,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,815,264,515,625/710,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,960,876.85
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