Finding the Third Proportional to 792,992 and 1,130,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 792,992 and 1,130,439 is: 1,611,482.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
792,992 : 1,130,439 = 1,130,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
792,992/1,130,439 = 1,130,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
792,992x = 1,130,439 × 1,130,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
792,992x = 1,277,892,332,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,277,892,332,721/792,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,611,482.00
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