Finding the Third Proportional to 796 and 1,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 796 and 1,194 is: 1,791
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796 : 1,194 = 1,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796/1,194 = 1,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796x = 1,194 × 1,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796x = 1,425,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,425,636/796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,791
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