Finding the Third Proportional to 797,516 and 1,750,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,516 and 1,750,044 is: 3,840,241.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,516 : 1,750,044 = 1,750,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,516/1,750,044 = 1,750,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,516x = 1,750,044 × 1,750,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,516x = 3,062,654,001,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,062,654,001,936/797,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,840,241.45
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