Finding the Third Proportional to 770,358 and 1,717,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 770,358 and 1,717,742 is: 3,830,216.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
770,358 : 1,717,742 = 1,717,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
770,358/1,717,742 = 1,717,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
770,358x = 1,717,742 × 1,717,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
770,358x = 2,950,637,578,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,950,637,578,564/770,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,830,216.05
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