Finding the Third Proportional to 792,630 and 1,227,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,630 and 1,227,582 is: 1,901,211.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,630 : 1,227,582 = 1,227,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,630/1,227,582 = 1,227,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,630x = 1,227,582 × 1,227,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,630x = 1,506,957,566,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,506,957,566,724/792,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,901,211.87
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