Finding the Third Proportional to 794,358 and 1,702,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 794,358 and 1,702,431 is: 3,648,570.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794,358 : 1,702,431 = 1,702,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794,358/1,702,431 = 1,702,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794,358x = 1,702,431 × 1,702,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794,358x = 2,898,271,309,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,898,271,309,761/794,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,648,570.68
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