Finding the Third Proportional to 792,309 and 1,707,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,309 and 1,707,819 is: 3,681,197.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,309 : 1,707,819 = 1,707,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,309/1,707,819 = 1,707,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,309x = 1,707,819 × 1,707,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,309x = 2,916,645,736,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,916,645,736,761/792,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,681,197.28
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