Finding the Third Proportional to 792,434 and 1,650,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,434 and 1,650,532 is: 3,437,833.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,434 : 1,650,532 = 1,650,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,434/1,650,532 = 1,650,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,434x = 1,650,532 × 1,650,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,434x = 2,724,255,883,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,724,255,883,024/792,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,437,833.16
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