Finding the Third Proportional to 792,204 and 1,710,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,204 and 1,710,669 is: 3,693,983.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,204 : 1,710,669 = 1,710,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,204/1,710,669 = 1,710,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,204x = 1,710,669 × 1,710,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,204x = 2,926,388,427,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,926,388,427,561/792,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,693,983.40
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