Finding the Third Proportional to 783,876 and 1,145,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,876 and 1,145,565 is: 1,674,141.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,876 : 1,145,565 = 1,145,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,876/1,145,565 = 1,145,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,876x = 1,145,565 × 1,145,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,876x = 1,312,319,169,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,312,319,169,225/783,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,674,141.28
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