Finding the Third Proportional to 791,322 and 1,676,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,322 and 1,676,820 is: 3,553,199.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,322 : 1,676,820 = 1,676,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,322/1,676,820 = 1,676,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,322x = 1,676,820 × 1,676,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,322x = 2,811,725,312,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,811,725,312,400/791,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,553,199.98
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