Finding the Third Proportional to 797,582 and 1,225,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,582 and 1,225,938 is: 1,884,350.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,582 : 1,225,938 = 1,225,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,582/1,225,938 = 1,225,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,582x = 1,225,938 × 1,225,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,582x = 1,502,923,979,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,502,923,979,844/797,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,884,350.42
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