Finding the Third Proportional to 790,446 and 1,700,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,446 and 1,700,776 is: 3,659,502.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,446 : 1,700,776 = 1,700,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,446/1,700,776 = 1,700,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,446x = 1,700,776 × 1,700,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,446x = 2,892,639,002,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,892,639,002,176/790,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,659,502.36
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