Finding the Third Proportional to 799,055 and 1,716,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 799,055 and 1,716,692 is: 3,688,145.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,055 : 1,716,692 = 1,716,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,055/1,716,692 = 1,716,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,055x = 1,716,692 × 1,716,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,055x = 2,947,031,422,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,947,031,422,864/799,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,688,145.90
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