Finding the Third Proportional to 799,552 and 1,738,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 799,552 and 1,738,400 is: 3,779,659.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799,552 : 1,738,400 = 1,738,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799,552/1,738,400 = 1,738,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799,552x = 1,738,400 × 1,738,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799,552x = 3,022,034,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,022,034,560,000/799,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,779,659.81
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