Finding the Third Proportional to 790,832 and 1,225,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,832 and 1,225,573 is: 1,899,302.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,832 : 1,225,573 = 1,225,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,832/1,225,573 = 1,225,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,832x = 1,225,573 × 1,225,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,832x = 1,502,029,178,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,029,178,329/790,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,899,302.48
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