Finding the Third Proportional to 717,628 and 1,691,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,628 and 1,691,650 is: 3,987,692.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,628 : 1,691,650 = 1,691,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,628/1,691,650 = 1,691,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,628x = 1,691,650 × 1,691,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,628x = 2,861,679,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,861,679,722,500/717,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,987,692.40
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