Finding the Third Proportional to 783,626 and 1,163,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,626 and 1,163,919 is: 1,728,767.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,626 : 1,163,919 = 1,163,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,626/1,163,919 = 1,163,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,626x = 1,163,919 × 1,163,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,626x = 1,354,707,438,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,354,707,438,561/783,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,728,767.85
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