Finding the Third Proportional to 792,948 and 1,276,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,948 and 1,276,767 is: 2,055,789.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,948 : 1,276,767 = 1,276,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,948/1,276,767 = 1,276,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,948x = 1,276,767 × 1,276,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,948x = 1,630,133,972,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,630,133,972,289/792,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,055,789.25
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