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Finding the Third Proportional to 783,907.88 and 1,717,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 783,907.88 and 1,717,200 is: 3,761,635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,907.88 : 1,717,200 = 1,717,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,907.88/1,717,200 = 1,717,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,907.88x = 1,717,200 × 1,717,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,907.88x = 2,948,775,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,775,840,000/783,907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761,635.69

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