Finding the Third Proportional to 791,908 and 1,726,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,908 and 1,726,752 is: 3,765,175.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,908 : 1,726,752 = 1,726,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,908/1,726,752 = 1,726,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,908x = 1,726,752 × 1,726,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,908x = 2,981,672,469,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,981,672,469,504/791,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,765,175.34
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