Finding the Third Proportional to 791,017 and 1,638,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,017 and 1,638,110 is: 3,392,347.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,017 : 1,638,110 = 1,638,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,017/1,638,110 = 1,638,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,017x = 1,638,110 × 1,638,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,017x = 2,683,404,372,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,683,404,372,100/791,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,392,347.28
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