Finding the Third Proportional to 798,050 and 1,722,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 798,050 and 1,722,712 is: 3,718,735.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
798,050 : 1,722,712 = 1,722,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
798,050/1,722,712 = 1,722,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
798,050x = 1,722,712 × 1,722,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
798,050x = 2,967,736,634,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,967,736,634,944/798,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,718,735.21
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