Finding the Third Proportional to 797,622 and 1,225,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,622 and 1,225,993 is: 1,884,425.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,622 : 1,225,993 = 1,225,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,622/1,225,993 = 1,225,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,622x = 1,225,993 × 1,225,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,622x = 1,503,058,836,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,503,058,836,049/797,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,884,425.00
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