Finding the Third Proportional to 797,564 and 1,225,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,564 and 1,225,913 is: 1,884,316.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,564 : 1,225,913 = 1,225,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,564/1,225,913 = 1,225,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,564x = 1,225,913 × 1,225,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,564x = 1,502,862,683,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,862,683,569/797,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,884,316.10
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