Finding the Third Proportional to 791,358 and 1,610,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,358 and 1,610,682 is: 3,278,284.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,358 : 1,610,682 = 1,610,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,358/1,610,682 = 1,610,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,358x = 1,610,682 × 1,610,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,358x = 2,594,296,505,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,594,296,505,124/791,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,278,284.30
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