Finding the Third Proportional to 794,760 and 1,703,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 794,760 and 1,703,151 is: 3,649,810.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794,760 : 1,703,151 = 1,703,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794,760/1,703,151 = 1,703,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794,760x = 1,703,151 × 1,703,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794,760x = 2,900,723,328,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,900,723,328,801/794,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,649,810.42
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