Finding the Third Proportional to 783,938 and 1,717,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,938 and 1,717,344 is: 3,762,122.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,938 : 1,717,344 = 1,717,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,938/1,717,344 = 1,717,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,938x = 1,717,344 × 1,717,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,938x = 2,949,270,414,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,949,270,414,336/783,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,762,122.02
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