Finding the Third Proportional to 797,220 and 1,210,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,220 and 1,210,590 is: 1,838,298.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,220 : 1,210,590 = 1,210,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,220/1,210,590 = 1,210,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,220x = 1,210,590 × 1,210,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,220x = 1,465,528,148,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,465,528,148,100/797,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,838,298.27
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