Finding the Third Proportional to 791,619 and 1,543,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,619 and 1,543,629 is: 3,010,021.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,619 : 1,543,629 = 1,543,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,619/1,543,629 = 1,543,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,619x = 1,543,629 × 1,543,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,619x = 2,382,790,489,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,382,790,489,641/791,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,010,021.85
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