Finding the Third Proportional to 795,818 and 1,170,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 795,818 and 1,170,237 is: 1,720,813.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
795,818 : 1,170,237 = 1,170,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
795,818/1,170,237 = 1,170,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
795,818x = 1,170,237 × 1,170,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
795,818x = 1,369,454,636,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,369,454,636,169/795,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,720,813.85
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