Finding the Third Proportional to 797,578 and 1,225,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,578 and 1,225,930 is: 1,884,335.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,578 : 1,225,930 = 1,225,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,578/1,225,930 = 1,225,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,578x = 1,225,930 × 1,225,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,578x = 1,502,904,364,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,904,364,900/797,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,884,335.28
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