Finding the Third Proportional to 797,484 and 1,184,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,484 and 1,184,706 is: 1,759,945.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,484 : 1,184,706 = 1,184,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,484/1,184,706 = 1,184,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,484x = 1,184,706 × 1,184,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,484x = 1,403,528,306,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,403,528,306,436/797,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,759,945.41
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