Finding the Third Proportional to 792,248 and 1,710,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,248 and 1,710,744 is: 3,694,102.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,248 : 1,710,744 = 1,710,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,248/1,710,744 = 1,710,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,248x = 1,710,744 × 1,710,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,248x = 2,926,645,033,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,926,645,033,536/792,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,694,102.14
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