Finding the Third Proportional to 791,080 and 1,705,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,080 and 1,705,356 is: 3,676,289.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,080 : 1,705,356 = 1,705,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,080/1,705,356 = 1,705,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,080x = 1,705,356 × 1,705,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,080x = 2,908,239,086,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,908,239,086,736/791,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,676,289.49
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