Finding the Third Proportional to 783,140 and 1,130,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,140 and 1,130,630 is: 1,632,306.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,140 : 1,130,630 = 1,130,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,140/1,130,630 = 1,130,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,140x = 1,130,630 × 1,130,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,140x = 1,278,324,196,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,324,196,900/783,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,632,306.10
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