Finding the Third Proportional to 787,788 and 1,718,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,788 and 1,718,160 is: 3,747,294.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,788 : 1,718,160 = 1,718,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,788/1,718,160 = 1,718,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,788x = 1,718,160 × 1,718,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,788x = 2,952,073,785,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,952,073,785,600/787,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,747,294.69
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