Finding the Third Proportional to 788,832 and 1,726,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 788,832 and 1,726,926 is: 3,780,619.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,832 : 1,726,926 = 1,726,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,832/1,726,926 = 1,726,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,832x = 1,726,926 × 1,726,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,832x = 2,982,273,409,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,982,273,409,476/788,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,780,619.21
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