Finding the Third Proportional to 793,395 and 1,744,233.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 793,395 and 1,744,233.75 is: 3,834,598.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793,395 : 1,744,233.75 = 1,744,233.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793,395/1,744,233.75 = 1,744,233.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793,395x = 1,744,233.75 × 1,744,233.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793,395x = 3,042,351,374,639.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,042,351,374,639.06/793,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,834,598.62
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