Finding the Third Proportional to 786,360 and 1,186,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 786,360 and 1,186,056 is: 1,788,911.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
786,360 : 1,186,056 = 1,186,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
786,360/1,186,056 = 1,186,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
786,360x = 1,186,056 × 1,186,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
786,360x = 1,406,728,835,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,406,728,835,136/786,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,788,911.99
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