Finding the Third Proportional to 799,478 and 1,631,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 799,478 and 1,631,070 is: 3,327,657.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,478 : 1,631,070 = 1,631,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,478/1,631,070 = 1,631,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,478x = 1,631,070 × 1,631,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,478x = 2,660,389,344,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,660,389,344,900/799,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,327,657.98
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