Finding the Third Proportional to 780,722 and 1,164,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,722 and 1,164,586 is: 1,737,187.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,722 : 1,164,586 = 1,164,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,722/1,164,586 = 1,164,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,722x = 1,164,586 × 1,164,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,722x = 1,356,260,551,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,356,260,551,396/780,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,737,187.57
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