Finding the Third Proportional to 793,674 and 1,711,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 793,674 and 1,711,764 is: 3,691,863.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793,674 : 1,711,764 = 1,711,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793,674/1,711,764 = 1,711,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793,674x = 1,711,764 × 1,711,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793,674x = 2,930,135,991,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,930,135,991,696/793,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,691,863.40
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