Finding the Third Proportional to 797,222 and 1,210,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,222 and 1,210,593 is: 1,838,302.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,222 : 1,210,593 = 1,210,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,222/1,210,593 = 1,210,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,222x = 1,210,593 × 1,210,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,222x = 1,465,535,411,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,465,535,411,649/797,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,838,302.77
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