Finding the Third Proportional to 793,966 and 1,727,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 793,966 and 1,727,900 is: 3,760,410.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793,966 : 1,727,900 = 1,727,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793,966/1,727,900 = 1,727,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793,966x = 1,727,900 × 1,727,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793,966x = 2,985,638,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,985,638,410,000/793,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,760,410.91
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