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Finding the Third Proportional to 792,246 and 1,170,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 792,246 and 1,170,897 is: 1,730,522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,246 : 1,170,897 = 1,170,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,246/1,170,897 = 1,170,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,246x = 1,170,897 × 1,170,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,246x = 1,370,999,784,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,999,784,609/792,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730,522.82

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