Finding the Third Proportional to 794,958 and 1,181,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 794,958 and 1,181,625 is: 1,756,366.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794,958 : 1,181,625 = 1,181,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794,958/1,181,625 = 1,181,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794,958x = 1,181,625 × 1,181,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794,958x = 1,396,237,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,396,237,640,625/794,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,756,366.55
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