Finding the Third Proportional to 788,410 and 1,729,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 788,410 and 1,729,424 is: 3,793,593.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,410 : 1,729,424 = 1,729,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,410/1,729,424 = 1,729,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,410x = 1,729,424 × 1,729,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,410x = 2,990,907,371,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,990,907,371,776/788,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,793,593.91
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