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Finding the Third Proportional to 785,047 and 1,245,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 785,047 and 1,245,111 is: 1,974,788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,047 : 1,245,111 = 1,245,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,047/1,245,111 = 1,245,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,047x = 1,245,111 × 1,245,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,047x = 1,550,301,402,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,301,402,321/785,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974,788.01

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