Finding the Third Proportional to 786,414 and 1,720,014.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 786,414 and 1,720,014.75 is: 3,761,950.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
786,414 : 1,720,014.75 = 1,720,014.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
786,414/1,720,014.75 = 1,720,014.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
786,414x = 1,720,014.75 × 1,720,014.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
786,414x = 2,958,450,740,217.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,958,450,740,217.56/786,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,761,950.75
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