Finding the Third Proportional to 783,927 and 1,717,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,927 and 1,717,329 is: 3,762,109.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,927 : 1,717,329 = 1,717,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,927/1,717,329 = 1,717,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,927x = 1,717,329 × 1,717,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,927x = 2,949,218,894,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,949,218,894,241/783,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,762,109.09
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