Finding the Third Proportional to 785,474 and 1,228,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,474 and 1,228,755 is: 1,922,200.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,474 : 1,228,755 = 1,228,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,474/1,228,755 = 1,228,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,474x = 1,228,755 × 1,228,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,474x = 1,509,838,850,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,509,838,850,025/785,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,922,200.93
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