Finding the Third Proportional to 789,761 and 1,705,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 789,761 and 1,705,609 is: 3,683,522.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
789,761 : 1,705,609 = 1,705,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
789,761/1,705,609 = 1,705,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
789,761x = 1,705,609 × 1,705,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
789,761x = 2,909,102,060,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,909,102,060,881/789,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,683,522.05
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