Finding the Third Proportional to 790,356 and 1,700,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,356 and 1,700,754 is: 3,659,824.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,356 : 1,700,754 = 1,700,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,356/1,700,754 = 1,700,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,356x = 1,700,754 × 1,700,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,356x = 2,892,564,168,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,892,564,168,516/790,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,659,824.39
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