Finding the Third Proportional to 792,428 and 1,714,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,428 and 1,714,010 is: 3,707,378.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,428 : 1,714,010 = 1,714,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,428/1,714,010 = 1,714,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,428x = 1,714,010 × 1,714,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,428x = 2,937,830,280,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,937,830,280,100/792,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,707,378.18
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