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Finding the Third Proportional to 787,467 and 1,719,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 787,467 and 1,719,276 is: 3,753,693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,467 : 1,719,276 = 1,719,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,467/1,719,276 = 1,719,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,467x = 1,719,276 × 1,719,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,467x = 2,955,909,964,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,909,964,176/787,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753,693.76

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