Finding the Third Proportional to 785,730 and 1,218,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,730 and 1,218,819 is: 1,890,623.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,730 : 1,218,819 = 1,218,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,730/1,218,819 = 1,218,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,730x = 1,218,819 × 1,218,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,730x = 1,485,519,754,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,485,519,754,761/785,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,890,623.69
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