Finding the Third Proportional to 759,483 and 1,792,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,483 and 1,792,832 is: 4,232,150.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,483 : 1,792,832 = 1,792,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,483/1,792,832 = 1,792,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,483x = 1,792,832 × 1,792,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,483x = 3,214,246,580,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,214,246,580,224/759,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,232,150.79
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