Finding the Third Proportional to 788,633 and 1,710,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 788,633 and 1,710,130 is: 3,708,372.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,633 : 1,710,130 = 1,710,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,633/1,710,130 = 1,710,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,633x = 1,710,130 × 1,710,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,633x = 2,924,544,616,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,924,544,616,900/788,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,708,372.10
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