Finding the Third Proportional to 792,244 and 1,170,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,244 and 1,170,894 is: 1,730,518.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,244 : 1,170,894 = 1,170,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,244/1,170,894 = 1,170,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,244x = 1,170,894 × 1,170,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,244x = 1,370,992,759,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,370,992,759,236/792,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,730,518.32
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