Finding the Third Proportional to 788,994 and 1,725,607.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 788,994 and 1,725,607.13 is: 3,774,071.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,994 : 1,725,607.13 = 1,725,607.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,994/1,725,607.13 = 1,725,607.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,994x = 1,725,607.13 × 1,725,607.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,994x = 2,977,719,949,850.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,977,719,949,850.77/788,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,774,071.73
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