Finding the Third Proportional to 792,214 and 1,710,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,214 and 1,710,682 is: 3,693,992.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,214 : 1,710,682 = 1,710,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,214/1,710,682 = 1,710,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,214x = 1,710,682 × 1,710,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,214x = 2,926,432,905,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,926,432,905,124/792,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,693,992.92
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