Finding the Third Proportional to 790,164 and 1,674,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,164 and 1,674,369 is: 3,548,012.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,164 : 1,674,369 = 1,674,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,164/1,674,369 = 1,674,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,164x = 1,674,369 × 1,674,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,164x = 2,803,511,548,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,803,511,548,161/790,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,548,012.25
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