Finding the Third Proportional to 790,806 and 1,225,534.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,806 and 1,225,534.50 is: 1,899,245.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,806 : 1,225,534.50 = 1,225,534.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,806/1,225,534.50 = 1,225,534.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,806x = 1,225,534.50 × 1,225,534.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,806x = 1,501,934,810,690.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,501,934,810,690.25/790,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,899,245.59
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