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Finding the Third Proportional to 790,059 and 1,674,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 790,059 and 1,674,237 is: 3,547,924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,059 : 1,674,237 = 1,674,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,059/1,674,237 = 1,674,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,059x = 1,674,237 × 1,674,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,059x = 2,803,069,532,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,069,532,169/790,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547,924.31

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