Finding the Third Proportional to 796,356 and 1,725,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 796,356 and 1,725,542 is: 3,738,899.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796,356 : 1,725,542 = 1,725,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796,356/1,725,542 = 1,725,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796,356x = 1,725,542 × 1,725,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796,356x = 2,977,495,193,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,977,495,193,764/796,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,738,899.68
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