Finding the Third Proportional to 786,324.94 and 1,719,838.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 786,324.94 and 1,719,838.13 is: 3,761,604.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
786,324.94 : 1,719,838.13 = 1,719,838.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
786,324.94/1,719,838.13 = 1,719,838.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
786,324.94x = 1,719,838.13 × 1,719,838.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
786,324.94x = 2,957,843,176,203.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,957,843,176,203.52/786,324.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,761,604.19
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