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