Finding the Third Proportional to 790,617 and 1,733,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,617 and 1,733,595 is: 3,801,273.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,617 : 1,733,595 = 1,733,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,617/1,733,595 = 1,733,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,617x = 1,733,595 × 1,733,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,617x = 3,005,351,624,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,005,351,624,025/790,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,801,273.72
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