Finding the Third Proportional to 786,454 and 1,720,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 786,454 and 1,720,093 is: 3,762,101.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
786,454 : 1,720,093 = 1,720,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
786,454/1,720,093 = 1,720,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
786,454x = 1,720,093 × 1,720,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
786,454x = 2,958,719,928,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,958,719,928,649/786,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,762,101.70
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