Finding the Third Proportional to 791,232 and 1,739,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,232 and 1,739,712 is: 3,825,171.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,232 : 1,739,712 = 1,739,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,232/1,739,712 = 1,739,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,232x = 1,739,712 × 1,739,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,232x = 3,026,597,842,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,026,597,842,944/791,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,825,171.18
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