Finding the Third Proportional to 759,487 and 1,792,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,487 and 1,792,841 is: 4,232,170.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,487 : 1,792,841 = 1,792,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,487/1,792,841 = 1,792,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,487x = 1,792,841 × 1,792,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,487x = 3,214,278,851,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,214,278,851,281/759,487 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,232,170.99
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