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Finding the Third Proportional to 783,926 and 1,717,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 783,926 and 1,717,324 is: 3,762,091.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,926 : 1,717,324 = 1,717,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,926/1,717,324 = 1,717,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,926x = 1,717,324 × 1,717,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,926x = 2,949,201,720,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,201,720,976/783,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762,091.98

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