Finding the Third Proportional to 799,031 and 1,716,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 799,031 and 1,716,646 is: 3,688,059.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,031 : 1,716,646 = 1,716,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,031/1,716,646 = 1,716,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,031x = 1,716,646 × 1,716,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,031x = 2,946,873,489,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,946,873,489,316/799,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,688,059.02
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