Finding the Third Proportional to 717,630 and 1,691,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,630 and 1,691,655 is: 3,987,704.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,630 : 1,691,655 = 1,691,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,630/1,691,655 = 1,691,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,630x = 1,691,655 × 1,691,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,630x = 2,861,696,639,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,861,696,639,025/717,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,987,704.86
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