Finding the Third Proportional to 792,079.50 and 1,703,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,079.50 and 1,703,574 is: 3,663,981.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,079.50 : 1,703,574 = 1,703,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,079.50/1,703,574 = 1,703,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,079.50x = 1,703,574 × 1,703,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,079.50x = 2,902,164,373,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,902,164,373,476/792,079.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,663,981.17
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