Finding the Third Proportional to 791,030 and 1,638,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,030 and 1,638,136 is: 3,392,399.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,030 : 1,638,136 = 1,638,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,030/1,638,136 = 1,638,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,030x = 1,638,136 × 1,638,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,030x = 2,683,489,554,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,683,489,554,496/791,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,392,399.22
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