Finding the Third Proportional to 798,784 and 1,709,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 798,784 and 1,709,888 is: 3,660,209.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
798,784 : 1,709,888 = 1,709,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
798,784/1,709,888 = 1,709,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
798,784x = 1,709,888 × 1,709,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
798,784x = 2,923,716,972,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,923,716,972,544/798,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,660,209.73
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