Finding the Third Proportional to 790,948 and 1,706,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,948 and 1,706,304 is: 3,680,992.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,948 : 1,706,304 = 1,706,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,948/1,706,304 = 1,706,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,948x = 1,706,304 × 1,706,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,948x = 2,911,473,340,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,911,473,340,416/790,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,680,992.10
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