Finding the Third Proportional to 770,322 and 1,717,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,322 and 1,717,674 is: 3,830,091.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,322 : 1,717,674 = 1,717,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,322/1,717,674 = 1,717,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,322x = 1,717,674 × 1,717,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,322x = 2,950,403,970,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,950,403,970,276/770,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,830,091.79
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