Finding the Third Proportional to 785,376 and 1,719,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,376 and 1,719,900 is: 3,766,420.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,376 : 1,719,900 = 1,719,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,376/1,719,900 = 1,719,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,376x = 1,719,900 × 1,719,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,376x = 2,958,056,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,958,056,010,000/785,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,766,420.17
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