Finding the Third Proportional to 790,924 and 1,706,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,924 and 1,706,264 is: 3,680,931.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,924 : 1,706,264 = 1,706,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,924/1,706,264 = 1,706,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,924x = 1,706,264 × 1,706,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,924x = 2,911,336,837,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,911,336,837,696/790,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,680,931.21
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