Finding the Third Proportional to 791,362 and 1,610,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,362 and 1,610,692 is: 3,278,308.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,362 : 1,610,692 = 1,610,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,362/1,610,692 = 1,610,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,362x = 1,610,692 × 1,610,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,362x = 2,594,328,718,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,594,328,718,864/791,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,278,308.43
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