Finding the Third Proportional to 791,388 and 1,227,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,388 and 1,227,240 is: 1,903,134.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,388 : 1,227,240 = 1,227,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,388/1,227,240 = 1,227,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,388x = 1,227,240 × 1,227,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,388x = 1,506,118,017,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,506,118,017,600/791,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,903,134.77
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