Finding the Third Proportional to 792,588 and 1,954,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,588 and 1,954,686 is: 4,820,660.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,588 : 1,954,686 = 1,954,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,588/1,954,686 = 1,954,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,588x = 1,954,686 × 1,954,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,588x = 3,820,797,358,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,820,797,358,596/792,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,820,660.11
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