Finding the Third Proportional to 794,370 and 1,702,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 794,370 and 1,702,452 is: 3,648,605.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794,370 : 1,702,452 = 1,702,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794,370/1,702,452 = 1,702,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794,370x = 1,702,452 × 1,702,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794,370x = 2,898,342,812,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,898,342,812,304/794,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,648,605.58
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