Finding the Third Proportional to 770,169 and 1,717,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,169 and 1,717,424 is: 3,829,737.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,169 : 1,717,424 = 1,717,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,169/1,717,424 = 1,717,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,169x = 1,717,424 × 1,717,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,169x = 2,949,545,195,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,949,545,195,776/770,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,829,737.62
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