Finding the Third Proportional to 797,966 and 1,706,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,966 and 1,706,524 is: 3,649,559.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,966 : 1,706,524 = 1,706,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,966/1,706,524 = 1,706,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,966x = 1,706,524 × 1,706,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,966x = 2,912,224,162,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,912,224,162,576/797,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,649,559.21
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