Finding the Third Proportional to 792,120 and 1,703,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,120 and 1,703,652 is: 3,664,129.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,120 : 1,703,652 = 1,703,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,120/1,703,652 = 1,703,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,120x = 1,703,652 × 1,703,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,120x = 2,902,430,137,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,902,430,137,104/792,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,664,129.35
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