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Finding the Third Proportional to 789,330 and 1,711,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 789,330 and 1,711,716 is: 3,711,973.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,330 : 1,711,716 = 1,711,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,330/1,711,716 = 1,711,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,330x = 1,711,716 × 1,711,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,330x = 2,929,971,664,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,971,664,656/789,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711,973.02

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