Finding the Third Proportional to 783,432 and 1,714,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,432 and 1,714,473 is: 3,751,975.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,432 : 1,714,473 = 1,714,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,432/1,714,473 = 1,714,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,432x = 1,714,473 × 1,714,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,432x = 2,939,417,667,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,939,417,667,729/783,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,751,975.50
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