Finding the Third Proportional to 770,344 and 1,717,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,344 and 1,717,718 is: 3,830,178.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,344 : 1,717,718 = 1,717,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,344/1,717,718 = 1,717,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,344x = 1,717,718 × 1,717,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,344x = 2,950,555,127,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,950,555,127,524/770,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,830,178.63
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