Finding the Third Proportional to 797,861 and 1,193,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 797,861 and 1,193,979 is: 1,786,759.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
797,861 : 1,193,979 = 1,193,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
797,861/1,193,979 = 1,193,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
797,861x = 1,193,979 × 1,193,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
797,861x = 1,425,585,852,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,425,585,852,441/797,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,786,759.66
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