Finding the Third Proportional to 783,855 and 1,145,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,855 and 1,145,535 is: 1,674,098.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,855 : 1,145,535 = 1,145,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,855/1,145,535 = 1,145,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,855x = 1,145,535 × 1,145,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,855x = 1,312,250,436,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,312,250,436,225/783,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,674,098.44
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