Finding the Third Proportional to 790,562 and 1,183,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,562 and 1,183,683 is: 1,772,290.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,562 : 1,183,683 = 1,183,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,562/1,183,683 = 1,183,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,562x = 1,183,683 × 1,183,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,562x = 1,401,105,444,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,401,105,444,489/790,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,772,290.40
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