Finding the Third Proportional to 785,865 and 1,718,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,865 and 1,718,847 is: 3,759,468.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,865 : 1,718,847 = 1,718,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,865/1,718,847 = 1,718,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,865x = 1,718,847 × 1,718,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,865x = 2,954,435,009,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,954,435,009,409/785,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,759,468.88
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