Finding the Third Proportional to 791,184 and 1,743,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,184 and 1,743,720 is: 3,843,049.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,184 : 1,743,720 = 1,743,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,184/1,743,720 = 1,743,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,184x = 1,743,720 × 1,743,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,184x = 3,040,559,438,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,040,559,438,400/791,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,843,049.71
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