Finding the Third Proportional to 797,570 and 1,225,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,570 and 1,225,920 is: 1,884,323.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,570 : 1,225,920 = 1,225,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,570/1,225,920 = 1,225,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,570x = 1,225,920 × 1,225,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,570x = 1,502,879,846,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,879,846,400/797,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,884,323.44
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