Finding the Third Proportional to 790,824 and 1,637,721.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,824 and 1,637,721.75 is: 3,391,566.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,824 : 1,637,721.75 = 1,637,721.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,824/1,637,721.75 = 1,637,721.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,824x = 1,637,721.75 × 1,637,721.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,824x = 2,682,132,530,423.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,682,132,530,423.06/790,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,391,566.94
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