Finding the Third Proportional to 792,318 and 1,707,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,318 and 1,707,840 is: 3,681,246.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,318 : 1,707,840 = 1,707,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,318/1,707,840 = 1,707,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,318x = 1,707,840 × 1,707,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,318x = 2,916,717,465,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,916,717,465,600/792,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,681,246.00
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