Finding the Third Proportional to 798,768 and 1,719,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 798,768 and 1,719,324 is: 3,700,792.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
798,768 : 1,719,324 = 1,719,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
798,768/1,719,324 = 1,719,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
798,768x = 1,719,324 × 1,719,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
798,768x = 2,956,075,016,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,956,075,016,976/798,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,700,792.99
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