Finding the Third Proportional to 790,027 and 1,750,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,027 and 1,750,880 is: 3,880,349.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,027 : 1,750,880 = 1,750,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,027/1,750,880 = 1,750,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,027x = 1,750,880 × 1,750,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,027x = 3,065,580,774,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,065,580,774,400/790,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,880,349.37
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