Finding the Third Proportional to 342,065 and 791,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,065 and 791,793 is: 1,832,798.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,065 : 791,793 = 791,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,065/791,793 = 791,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,065x = 791,793 × 791,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,065x = 626,936,154,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 626,936,154,849/342,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,832,798.31
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