Finding the Third Proportional to 792,326 and 1,227,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,326 and 1,227,387 is: 1,901,337.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,326 : 1,227,387 = 1,227,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,326/1,227,387 = 1,227,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,326x = 1,227,387 × 1,227,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,326x = 1,506,478,847,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,506,478,847,769/792,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,901,337.14
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