Finding the Third Proportional to 791,718 and 1,194,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,718 and 1,194,345 is: 1,801,727.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,718 : 1,194,345 = 1,194,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,718/1,194,345 = 1,194,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,718x = 1,194,345 × 1,194,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,718x = 1,426,459,979,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,426,459,979,025/791,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,801,727.36
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