Finding the Third Proportional to 789,766 and 1,705,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 789,766 and 1,705,619 is: 3,683,541.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
789,766 : 1,705,619 = 1,705,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
789,766/1,705,619 = 1,705,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
789,766x = 1,705,619 × 1,705,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
789,766x = 2,909,136,173,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,909,136,173,161/789,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,683,541.93
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