Finding the Third Proportional to 789,096 and 1,704,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 789,096 and 1,704,324 is: 3,681,073.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
789,096 : 1,704,324 = 1,704,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
789,096/1,704,324 = 1,704,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
789,096x = 1,704,324 × 1,704,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
789,096x = 2,904,720,296,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,904,720,296,976/789,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,681,073.40
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