Finding the Third Proportional to 770,352 and 1,717,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,352 and 1,717,730 is: 3,830,192.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,352 : 1,717,730 = 1,717,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,352/1,717,730 = 1,717,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,352x = 1,717,730 × 1,717,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,352x = 2,950,596,352,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,950,596,352,900/770,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,830,192.37
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