Finding the Third Proportional to 787,476 and 1,719,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,476 and 1,719,300 is: 3,753,755.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,476 : 1,719,300 = 1,719,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,476/1,719,300 = 1,719,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,476x = 1,719,300 × 1,719,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,476x = 2,955,992,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,955,992,490,000/787,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,753,755.66
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