Finding the Third Proportional to 785,652 and 1,201,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,652 and 1,201,344 is: 1,836,980.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,652 : 1,201,344 = 1,201,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,652/1,201,344 = 1,201,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,652x = 1,201,344 × 1,201,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,652x = 1,443,227,406,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,443,227,406,336/785,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,836,980.50
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