Finding the Third Proportional to 798,888 and 1,656,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 798,888 and 1,656,747 is: 3,435,789.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
798,888 : 1,656,747 = 1,656,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
798,888/1,656,747 = 1,656,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
798,888x = 1,656,747 × 1,656,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
798,888x = 2,744,810,622,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,744,810,622,009/798,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,435,789.02
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