Finding the Third Proportional to 791,372 and 1,753,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,372 and 1,753,528 is: 3,885,480.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,372 : 1,753,528 = 1,753,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,372/1,753,528 = 1,753,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,372x = 1,753,528 × 1,753,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,372x = 3,074,860,446,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,074,860,446,784/791,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,885,480.47
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