Finding the Third Proportional to 795,062 and 1,266,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 795,062 and 1,266,348 is: 2,016,996.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
795,062 : 1,266,348 = 1,266,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
795,062/1,266,348 = 1,266,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
795,062x = 1,266,348 × 1,266,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
795,062x = 1,603,637,257,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,603,637,257,104/795,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,016,996.48
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