Finding the Third Proportional to 792,216 and 1,729,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,216 and 1,729,590 is: 3,776,093.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,216 : 1,729,590 = 1,729,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,216/1,729,590 = 1,729,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,216x = 1,729,590 × 1,729,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,216x = 2,991,481,568,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,991,481,568,100/792,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,776,093.35
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