Finding the Third Proportional to 790,730 and 1,865,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,730 and 1,865,720 is: 4,402,148.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,730 : 1,865,720 = 1,865,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,730/1,865,720 = 1,865,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,730x = 1,865,720 × 1,865,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,730x = 3,480,911,118,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,480,911,118,400/790,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,402,148.80
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