Finding the Third Proportional to 792,846 and 1,130,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,846 and 1,130,220 is: 1,611,154.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,846 : 1,130,220 = 1,130,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,846/1,130,220 = 1,130,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,846x = 1,130,220 × 1,130,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,846x = 1,277,397,248,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,397,248,400/792,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,611,154.31
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