Finding the Third Proportional to 790,650 and 1,701,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,650 and 1,701,376 is: 3,661,139.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,650 : 1,701,376 = 1,701,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,650/1,701,376 = 1,701,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,650x = 1,701,376 × 1,701,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,650x = 2,894,680,293,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,894,680,293,376/790,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,661,139.94
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