Finding the Third Proportional to 797,580 and 1,225,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,580 and 1,225,933 is: 1,884,339.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,580 : 1,225,933 = 1,225,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,580/1,225,933 = 1,225,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,580x = 1,225,933 × 1,225,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,580x = 1,502,911,720,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,911,720,489/797,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,884,339.78
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