Finding the Third Proportional to 790,938 and 1,693,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,938 and 1,693,980 is: 3,628,057.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,938 : 1,693,980 = 1,693,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,938/1,693,980 = 1,693,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,938x = 1,693,980 × 1,693,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,938x = 2,869,568,240,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,869,568,240,400/790,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,628,057.12
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