Finding the Third Proportional to 792,315 and 1,707,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,315 and 1,707,831 is: 3,681,221.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,315 : 1,707,831 = 1,707,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,315/1,707,831 = 1,707,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,315x = 1,707,831 × 1,707,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,315x = 2,916,686,724,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,916,686,724,561/792,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,681,221.14
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