Finding the Third Proportional to 793,446 and 1,191,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 793,446 and 1,191,969 is: 1,790,657.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793,446 : 1,191,969 = 1,191,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793,446/1,191,969 = 1,191,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793,446x = 1,191,969 × 1,191,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793,446x = 1,420,790,096,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,420,790,096,961/793,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,790,657.58
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