Finding the Third Proportional to 794,480 and 1,623,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 794,480 and 1,623,952 is: 3,319,429.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794,480 : 1,623,952 = 1,623,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794,480/1,623,952 = 1,623,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794,480x = 1,623,952 × 1,623,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794,480x = 2,637,220,098,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,637,220,098,304/794,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,319,429.18
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