Finding the Third Proportional to 799,094 and 1,745,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 799,094 and 1,745,446 is: 3,812,544.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,094 : 1,745,446 = 1,745,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,094/1,745,446 = 1,745,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,094x = 1,745,446 × 1,745,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,094x = 3,046,581,738,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,046,581,738,916/799,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,812,544.88
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