Finding the Third Proportional to 780,695 and 1,164,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,695 and 1,164,565 is: 1,737,184.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,695 : 1,164,565 = 1,164,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,695/1,164,565 = 1,164,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,695x = 1,164,565 × 1,164,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,695x = 1,356,211,639,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,356,211,639,225/780,695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,184.99
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