Finding the Third Proportional to 785,052 and 1,208,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,052 and 1,208,358 is: 1,859,913.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,052 : 1,208,358 = 1,208,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,052/1,208,358 = 1,208,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,052x = 1,208,358 × 1,208,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,052x = 1,460,129,056,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,460,129,056,164/785,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,859,913.81
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