Finding the Third Proportional to 791,368 and 1,753,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,368 and 1,753,520 is: 3,885,464.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,368 : 1,753,520 = 1,753,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,368/1,753,520 = 1,753,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,368x = 1,753,520 × 1,753,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,368x = 3,074,832,390,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,074,832,390,400/791,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,885,464.65
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