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Finding the Third Proportional to 790,867 and 1,225,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 790,867 and 1,225,626 is: 1,899,382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,867 : 1,225,626 = 1,225,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,867/1,225,626 = 1,225,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,867x = 1,225,626 × 1,225,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,867x = 1,502,159,091,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,159,091,876/790,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899,382.69

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