Finding the Third Proportional to 781,860 and 1,713,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 781,860 and 1,713,189 is: 3,753,890.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
781,860 : 1,713,189 = 1,713,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
781,860/1,713,189 = 1,713,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
781,860x = 1,713,189 × 1,713,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
781,860x = 2,935,016,549,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,935,016,549,721/781,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,753,890.15
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