Finding the Third Proportional to 780,084 and 1,237,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,084 and 1,237,788 is: 1,964,043.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,084 : 1,237,788 = 1,237,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,084/1,237,788 = 1,237,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,084x = 1,237,788 × 1,237,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,084x = 1,532,119,132,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,532,119,132,944/780,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,964,043.79
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