Finding the Third Proportional to 793,938 and 1,547,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 793,938 and 1,547,784 is: 3,017,408.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793,938 : 1,547,784 = 1,547,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793,938/1,547,784 = 1,547,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793,938x = 1,547,784 × 1,547,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793,938x = 2,395,635,310,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,395,635,310,656/793,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,017,408.55
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