Finding the Third Proportional to 791,364 and 1,610,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,364 and 1,610,696 is: 3,278,316.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,364 : 1,610,696 = 1,610,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,364/1,610,696 = 1,610,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,364x = 1,610,696 × 1,610,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,364x = 2,594,341,604,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,594,341,604,416/791,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,278,316.43
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