Finding the Third Proportional to 787,702 and 1,728,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,702 and 1,728,576 is: 3,793,280.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,702 : 1,728,576 = 1,728,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,702/1,728,576 = 1,728,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,702x = 1,728,576 × 1,728,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,702x = 2,987,974,987,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,987,974,987,776/787,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,793,280.95
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