Finding the Third Proportional to 799,226 and 1,712,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 799,226 and 1,712,448 is: 3,669,147.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,226 : 1,712,448 = 1,712,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,226/1,712,448 = 1,712,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,226x = 1,712,448 × 1,712,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,226x = 2,932,478,152,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,932,478,152,704/799,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,669,147.59
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