Finding the Third Proportional to 785,488 and 1,201,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,488 and 1,201,058 is: 1,836,489.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,488 : 1,201,058 = 1,201,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,488/1,201,058 = 1,201,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,488x = 1,201,058 × 1,201,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,488x = 1,442,540,319,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,442,540,319,364/785,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,836,489.32
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