Finding the Third Proportional to 799,028 and 1,716,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 799,028 and 1,716,640 is: 3,688,047.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,028 : 1,716,640 = 1,716,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,028/1,716,640 = 1,716,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,028x = 1,716,640 × 1,716,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,028x = 2,946,852,889,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,946,852,889,600/799,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,688,047.09
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