Finding the Third Proportional to 797,169 and 1,184,398.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,169 and 1,184,398.50 is: 1,759,726.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,169 : 1,184,398.50 = 1,184,398.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,169/1,184,398.50 = 1,184,398.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,169x = 1,184,398.50 × 1,184,398.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,169x = 1,402,799,806,802.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,402,799,806,802.25/797,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,759,726.99
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