Finding the Third Proportional to 797,424 and 1,247,409.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,424 and 1,247,409.75 is: 1,951,322.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,424 : 1,247,409.75 = 1,247,409.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,424/1,247,409.75 = 1,247,409.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,424x = 1,247,409.75 × 1,247,409.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,424x = 1,556,031,084,395.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,556,031,084,395.06/797,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,951,322.11
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