Finding the Third Proportional to 790,976 and 1,694,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,976 and 1,694,044 is: 3,628,156.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,976 : 1,694,044 = 1,694,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,976/1,694,044 = 1,694,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,976x = 1,694,044 × 1,694,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,976x = 2,869,785,073,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,869,785,073,936/790,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,628,156.95
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