Finding the Third Proportional to 786,512 and 1,202,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 786,512 and 1,202,691 is: 1,839,089.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
786,512 : 1,202,691 = 1,202,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
786,512/1,202,691 = 1,202,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
786,512x = 1,202,691 × 1,202,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
786,512x = 1,446,465,641,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,446,465,641,481/786,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,839,089.09
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