Finding the Third Proportional to 790,472 and 1,183,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,472 and 1,183,545 is: 1,772,078.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,472 : 1,183,545 = 1,183,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,472/1,183,545 = 1,183,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,472x = 1,183,545 × 1,183,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,472x = 1,400,778,767,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,400,778,767,025/790,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,772,078.92
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