Finding the Third Proportional to 796,716 and 1,233,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 796,716 and 1,233,630 is: 1,910,144.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796,716 : 1,233,630 = 1,233,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796,716/1,233,630 = 1,233,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796,716x = 1,233,630 × 1,233,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796,716x = 1,521,842,976,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,521,842,976,900/796,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,910,144.87
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