Finding the Third Proportional to 788,292 and 1,694,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 788,292 and 1,694,682 is: 3,643,252.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,292 : 1,694,682 = 1,694,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,292/1,694,682 = 1,694,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,292x = 1,694,682 × 1,694,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,292x = 2,871,947,081,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,871,947,081,124/788,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,643,252.86
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