Finding the Third Proportional to 799,408 and 1,712,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 799,408 and 1,712,772 is: 3,669,700.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,408 : 1,712,772 = 1,712,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,408/1,712,772 = 1,712,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,408x = 1,712,772 × 1,712,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,408x = 2,933,587,923,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,933,587,923,984/799,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,669,700.48
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