Finding the Third Proportional to 799,170 and 1,711,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 799,170 and 1,711,699 is: 3,666,195.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,170 : 1,711,699 = 1,711,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,170/1,711,699 = 1,711,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,170x = 1,711,699 × 1,711,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,170x = 2,929,913,466,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,929,913,466,601/799,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,666,195.51
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