Finding the Third Proportional to 794,664 and 1,199,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 794,664 and 1,199,286 is: 1,809,930.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794,664 : 1,199,286 = 1,199,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794,664/1,199,286 = 1,199,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794,664x = 1,199,286 × 1,199,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794,664x = 1,438,286,909,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,438,286,909,796/794,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,809,930.88
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