Finding the Third Proportional to 790,956 and 1,225,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,956 and 1,225,752 is: 1,899,559.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,956 : 1,225,752 = 1,225,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,956/1,225,752 = 1,225,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,956x = 1,225,752 × 1,225,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,956x = 1,502,467,965,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,467,965,504/790,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,899,559.48
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