Finding the Third Proportional to 790,283 and 1,129,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,283 and 1,129,296 is: 1,613,737.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,283 : 1,129,296 = 1,129,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,283/1,129,296 = 1,129,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,283x = 1,129,296 × 1,129,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,283x = 1,275,309,455,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,309,455,616/790,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,613,737.68
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