Finding the Third Proportional to 792,480 and 1,711,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,480 and 1,711,296 is: 3,695,404.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,480 : 1,711,296 = 1,711,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,480/1,711,296 = 1,711,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,480x = 1,711,296 × 1,711,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,480x = 2,928,533,999,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,928,533,999,616/792,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,695,404.30
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