Finding the Third Proportional to 717,646 and 1,691,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,646 and 1,691,693 is: 3,987,795.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,646 : 1,691,693 = 1,691,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,646/1,691,693 = 1,691,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,646x = 1,691,693 × 1,691,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,646x = 2,861,825,206,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,861,825,206,249/717,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,987,795.11
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