Finding the Third Proportional to 787,808 and 1,733,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,808 and 1,733,072 is: 3,812,526.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,808 : 1,733,072 = 1,733,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,808/1,733,072 = 1,733,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,808x = 1,733,072 × 1,733,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,808x = 3,003,538,557,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,003,538,557,184/787,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,812,526.09
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