Finding the Third Proportional to 783,120 and 1,246,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,120 and 1,246,106 is: 1,982,812.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,120 : 1,246,106 = 1,246,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,120/1,246,106 = 1,246,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,120x = 1,246,106 × 1,246,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,120x = 1,552,780,163,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,552,780,163,236/783,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,982,812.55
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