Finding the Third Proportional to 792,312 and 1,192,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,312 and 1,192,260 is: 1,794,096.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,312 : 1,192,260 = 1,192,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,312/1,192,260 = 1,192,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,312x = 1,192,260 × 1,192,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,312x = 1,421,483,907,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,421,483,907,600/792,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,794,096.15
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