Finding the Third Proportional to 797,170 and 1,210,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,170 and 1,210,518 is: 1,838,194.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,170 : 1,210,518 = 1,210,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,170/1,210,518 = 1,210,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,170x = 1,210,518 × 1,210,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,170x = 1,465,353,828,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,465,353,828,324/797,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,838,194.90
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