Finding the Third Proportional to 799,035 and 1,716,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 799,035 and 1,716,651 is: 3,688,062.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,035 : 1,716,651 = 1,716,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,035/1,716,651 = 1,716,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,035x = 1,716,651 × 1,716,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,035x = 2,946,890,655,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,946,890,655,801/799,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,688,062.04
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