Finding the Third Proportional to 790,344 and 1,226,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,344 and 1,226,064 is: 1,901,998.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,344 : 1,226,064 = 1,226,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,344/1,226,064 = 1,226,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,344x = 1,226,064 × 1,226,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,344x = 1,503,232,932,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,503,232,932,096/790,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,901,998.28
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