Finding the Third Proportional to 792,148 and 1,710,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,148 and 1,710,556 is: 3,693,756.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,148 : 1,710,556 = 1,710,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,148/1,710,556 = 1,710,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,148x = 1,710,556 × 1,710,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,148x = 2,926,001,829,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,926,001,829,136/792,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,693,756.51
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