Finding the Third Proportional to 797,513 and 1,750,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,513 and 1,750,029 is: 3,840,190.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,513 : 1,750,029 = 1,750,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,513/1,750,029 = 1,750,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,513x = 1,750,029 × 1,750,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,513x = 3,062,601,500,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,062,601,500,841/797,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,840,190.07
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