Finding the Third Proportional to 797,568 and 1,720,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,568 and 1,720,368 is: 3,710,863.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,568 : 1,720,368 = 1,720,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,568/1,720,368 = 1,720,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,568x = 1,720,368 × 1,720,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,568x = 2,959,666,055,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,959,666,055,424/797,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,710,863.59
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