Finding the Third Proportional to 787,576 and 1,717,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,576 and 1,717,694 is: 3,746,270.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,576 : 1,717,694 = 1,717,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,576/1,717,694 = 1,717,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,576x = 1,717,694 × 1,717,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,576x = 2,950,472,677,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,950,472,677,636/787,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,746,270.43
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