Finding the Third Proportional to 791,878 and 1,726,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,878 and 1,726,688 is: 3,765,038.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,878 : 1,726,688 = 1,726,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,878/1,726,688 = 1,726,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,878x = 1,726,688 × 1,726,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,878x = 2,981,451,449,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,981,451,449,344/791,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,765,038.87
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