Finding the Third Proportional to 793,954 and 1,690,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 793,954 and 1,690,320 is: 3,598,674.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793,954 : 1,690,320 = 1,690,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793,954/1,690,320 = 1,690,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793,954x = 1,690,320 × 1,690,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793,954x = 2,857,181,702,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,857,181,702,400/793,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,598,674.11
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