Finding the Third Proportional to 790,866 and 1,225,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,866 and 1,225,624 is: 1,899,378.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,866 : 1,225,624 = 1,225,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,866/1,225,624 = 1,225,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,866x = 1,225,624 × 1,225,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,866x = 1,502,154,189,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,154,189,376/790,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,899,378.90
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