Finding the Third Proportional to 793,916 and 1,263,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 793,916 and 1,263,274 is: 2,010,113.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
793,916 : 1,263,274 = 1,263,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
793,916/1,263,274 = 1,263,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
793,916x = 1,263,274 × 1,263,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
793,916x = 1,595,861,199,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,595,861,199,076/793,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,010,113.41
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