Finding the Third Proportional to 792,212 and 1,710,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,212 and 1,710,677 is: 3,693,980.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,212 : 1,710,677 = 1,710,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,212/1,710,677 = 1,710,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,212x = 1,710,677 × 1,710,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,212x = 2,926,415,798,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,926,415,798,329/792,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,693,980.65
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