Finding the Third Proportional to 796,029 and 1,748,438.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 796,029 and 1,748,438.63 is: 3,840,359.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796,029 : 1,748,438.63 = 1,748,438.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796,029/1,748,438.63 = 1,748,438.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796,029x = 1,748,438.63 × 1,748,438.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796,029x = 3,057,037,625,391.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,057,037,625,391.89/796,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,840,359.62
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