Finding the Third Proportional to 790,868 and 1,225,627.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,868 and 1,225,627.50 is: 1,899,384.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,868 : 1,225,627.50 = 1,225,627.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,868/1,225,627.50 = 1,225,627.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,868x = 1,225,627.50 × 1,225,627.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,868x = 1,502,162,768,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,162,768,756.25/790,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,899,384.94
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