Finding the Third Proportional to 791,022 and 1,638,117
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,022 and 1,638,117 is: 3,392,354.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,022 : 1,638,117 = 1,638,117 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,022/1,638,117 = 1,638,117/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,022x = 1,638,117 × 1,638,117 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,022x = 2,683,427,305,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,683,427,305,689/791,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,392,354.83
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