Finding the Third Proportional to 790,502 and 1,183,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,502 and 1,183,599 is: 1,772,173.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,502 : 1,183,599 = 1,183,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,502/1,183,599 = 1,183,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,502x = 1,183,599 × 1,183,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,502x = 1,400,906,592,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,400,906,592,801/790,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,772,173.37
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