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Finding the Third Proportional to 789,761 and 1,705,609

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Solution

The third proportional to 789,761 and 1,705,609 is: 3,683,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,761 : 1,705,609 = 1,705,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,761/1,705,609 = 1,705,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,761x = 1,705,609 × 1,705,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,761x = 2,909,102,060,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,102,060,881/789,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683,522.05

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