Finding the Third Proportional to 792,928 and 1,276,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,928 and 1,276,736 is: 2,055,741.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,928 : 1,276,736 = 1,276,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,928/1,276,736 = 1,276,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,928x = 1,276,736 × 1,276,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,928x = 1,630,054,813,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,630,054,813,696/792,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,055,741.27
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