Finding the Third Proportional to 780,886 and 1,181,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 780,886 and 1,181,163 is: 1,786,619.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
780,886 : 1,181,163 = 1,181,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
780,886/1,181,163 = 1,181,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
780,886x = 1,181,163 × 1,181,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
780,886x = 1,395,146,032,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,395,146,032,569/780,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,786,619.34
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