Finding the Third Proportional to 797,576 and 1,225,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,576 and 1,225,929 is: 1,884,336.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,576 : 1,225,929 = 1,225,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,576/1,225,929 = 1,225,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,576x = 1,225,929 × 1,225,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,576x = 1,502,901,913,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,901,913,041/797,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,884,336.93
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