Finding the Third Proportional to 791,712 and 1,194,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,712 and 1,194,336 is: 1,801,713.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,712 : 1,194,336 = 1,194,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,712/1,194,336 = 1,194,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,712x = 1,194,336 × 1,194,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,712x = 1,426,438,480,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,426,438,480,896/791,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,801,713.86
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