Finding the Third Proportional to 796,770 and 1,726,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 796,770 and 1,726,299 is: 3,740,236.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796,770 : 1,726,299 = 1,726,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796,770/1,726,299 = 1,726,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796,770x = 1,726,299 × 1,726,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796,770x = 2,980,108,237,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,980,108,237,401/796,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,740,236.50
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