Finding the Third Proportional to 791,316 and 1,676,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,316 and 1,676,808 is: 3,553,176.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,316 : 1,676,808 = 1,676,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,316/1,676,808 = 1,676,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,316x = 1,676,808 × 1,676,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,316x = 2,811,685,068,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,811,685,068,864/791,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,553,176.06
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