Finding the Third Proportional to 783,992 and 1,104,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,992 and 1,104,069 is: 1,554,822.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,992 : 1,104,069 = 1,104,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,992/1,104,069 = 1,104,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,992x = 1,104,069 × 1,104,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,992x = 1,218,968,356,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,218,968,356,761/783,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,554,822.44
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