Finding the Third Proportional to 791,084 and 1,705,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,084 and 1,705,362 is: 3,676,296.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,084 : 1,705,362 = 1,705,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,084/1,705,362 = 1,705,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,084x = 1,705,362 × 1,705,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,084x = 2,908,259,551,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,908,259,551,044/791,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,676,296.77
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