Finding the Third Proportional to 797,843 and 1,707,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,843 and 1,707,763 is: 3,655,424.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,843 : 1,707,763 = 1,707,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,843/1,707,763 = 1,707,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,843x = 1,707,763 × 1,707,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,843x = 2,916,454,464,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,916,454,464,169/797,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,655,424.02
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