Finding the Third Proportional to 791,744 and 1,223,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,744 and 1,223,184 is: 1,889,725.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,744 : 1,223,184 = 1,223,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,744/1,223,184 = 1,223,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,744x = 1,223,184 × 1,223,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,744x = 1,496,179,097,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,496,179,097,856/791,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,889,725.84
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