Finding the Third Proportional to 770,163 and 1,717,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,163 and 1,717,411 is: 3,829,709.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,163 : 1,717,411 = 1,717,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,163/1,717,411 = 1,717,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,163x = 1,717,411 × 1,717,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,163x = 2,949,500,542,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,949,500,542,921/770,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,829,709.48
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