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