Finding the Third Proportional to 785,994 and 1,186,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 785,994 and 1,186,462 is: 1,790,970.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
785,994 : 1,186,462 = 1,186,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
785,994/1,186,462 = 1,186,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
785,994x = 1,186,462 × 1,186,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
785,994x = 1,407,692,077,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,407,692,077,444/785,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,790,970.51
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