Finding the Third Proportional to 792,882 and 1,207,912.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,882 and 1,207,912.50 is: 1,840,188.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,882 : 1,207,912.50 = 1,207,912.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,882/1,207,912.50 = 1,207,912.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,882x = 1,207,912.50 × 1,207,912.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,882x = 1,459,052,607,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,459,052,607,656.25/792,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,840,188.84
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