Finding the Third Proportional to 796,780 and 1,720,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 796,780 and 1,720,328 is: 3,714,360.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796,780 : 1,720,328 = 1,720,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796,780/1,720,328 = 1,720,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796,780x = 1,720,328 × 1,720,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796,780x = 2,959,528,427,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,959,528,427,584/796,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,714,360.84
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