Finding the Third Proportional to 790,926 and 1,706,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,926 and 1,706,268 is: 3,680,939.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,926 : 1,706,268 = 1,706,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,926/1,706,268 = 1,706,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,926x = 1,706,268 × 1,706,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,926x = 2,911,350,487,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,911,350,487,824/790,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,680,939.16
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