Finding the Third Proportional to 799,005 and 1,711,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 799,005 and 1,711,734 is: 3,667,102.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,005 : 1,711,734 = 1,711,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,005/1,711,734 = 1,711,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,005x = 1,711,734 × 1,711,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,005x = 2,930,033,286,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,930,033,286,756/799,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,667,102.57
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