Finding the Third Proportional to 798,750 and 1,719,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 798,750 and 1,719,288 is: 3,700,721.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
798,750 : 1,719,288 = 1,719,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
798,750/1,719,288 = 1,719,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
798,750x = 1,719,288 × 1,719,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
798,750x = 2,955,951,226,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,955,951,226,944/798,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,700,721.41
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