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Finding the Third Proportional to 787,330 and 1,727,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 787,330 and 1,727,200 is: 3,789,033.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,330 : 1,727,200 = 1,727,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,330/1,727,200 = 1,727,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,330x = 1,727,200 × 1,727,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,330x = 2,983,219,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,219,840,000/787,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789,033.62

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