Finding the Third Proportional to 780,720 and 1,164,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,720 and 1,164,583 is: 1,737,183.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,720 : 1,164,583 = 1,164,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,720/1,164,583 = 1,164,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,720x = 1,164,583 × 1,164,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,720x = 1,356,253,563,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,356,253,563,889/780,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,183.07
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