Finding the Third Proportional to 796,110 and 1,170,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 796,110 and 1,170,675 is: 1,721,470.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796,110 : 1,170,675 = 1,170,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796,110/1,170,675 = 1,170,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796,110x = 1,170,675 × 1,170,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796,110x = 1,370,479,955,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,370,479,955,625/796,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,721,470.60
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