Finding the Third Proportional to 798,352 and 1,721,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 798,352 and 1,721,120 is: 3,710,461.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
798,352 : 1,721,120 = 1,721,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
798,352/1,721,120 = 1,721,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
798,352x = 1,721,120 × 1,721,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
798,352x = 2,962,254,054,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,962,254,054,400/798,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,710,461.12
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