Finding the Third Proportional to 797,294 and 1,231,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,294 and 1,231,193 is: 1,901,226.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,294 : 1,231,193 = 1,231,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,294/1,231,193 = 1,231,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,294x = 1,231,193 × 1,231,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,294x = 1,515,836,203,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,515,836,203,249/797,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,901,226.15
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