Finding the Third Proportional to 794,944 and 1,202,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 794,944 and 1,202,688 is: 1,819,572.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794,944 : 1,202,688 = 1,202,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794,944/1,202,688 = 1,202,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794,944x = 1,202,688 × 1,202,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794,944x = 1,446,458,425,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,446,458,425,344/794,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,819,572.73
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