Finding the Third Proportional to 791,892 and 1,274,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,892 and 1,274,997 is: 2,052,827.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,892 : 1,274,997 = 1,274,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,892/1,274,997 = 1,274,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,892x = 1,274,997 × 1,274,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,892x = 1,625,617,350,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,617,350,009/791,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,827.09
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