Finding the Third Proportional to 787,698 and 1,728,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,698 and 1,728,567 is: 3,793,260.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,698 : 1,728,567 = 1,728,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,698/1,728,567 = 1,728,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,698x = 1,728,567 × 1,728,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,698x = 2,987,943,873,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,987,943,873,489/787,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,793,260.71
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