Finding the Third Proportional to 792,260 and 1,710,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,260 and 1,710,772 is: 3,694,167.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,260 : 1,710,772 = 1,710,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,260/1,710,772 = 1,710,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,260x = 1,710,772 × 1,710,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,260x = 2,926,740,835,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,926,740,835,984/792,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,694,167.11
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