Finding the Third Proportional to 790,053 and 1,674,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,053 and 1,674,225 is: 3,547,900.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,053 : 1,674,225 = 1,674,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,053/1,674,225 = 1,674,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,053x = 1,674,225 × 1,674,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,053x = 2,803,029,350,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,803,029,350,625/790,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,547,900.39
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