Finding the Third Proportional to 792,179 and 1,649,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,179 and 1,649,638 is: 3,435,215.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,179 : 1,649,638 = 1,649,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,179/1,649,638 = 1,649,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,179x = 1,649,638 × 1,649,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,179x = 2,721,305,531,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,721,305,531,044/792,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,435,215.44
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