Finding the Third Proportional to 797,577 and 1,225,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,577 and 1,225,932 is: 1,884,343.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,577 : 1,225,932 = 1,225,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,577/1,225,932 = 1,225,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,577x = 1,225,932 × 1,225,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,577x = 1,502,909,268,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,909,268,624/797,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,884,343.79
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