Finding the Third Proportional to 717,632 and 1,691,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,632 and 1,691,660 is: 3,987,717.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,632 : 1,691,660 = 1,691,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,632/1,691,660 = 1,691,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,632x = 1,691,660 × 1,691,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,632x = 2,861,713,555,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,861,713,555,600/717,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,987,717.32
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