Finding the Third Proportional to 786,536 and 1,214,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 786,536 and 1,214,574 is: 1,875,553.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
786,536 : 1,214,574 = 1,214,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
786,536/1,214,574 = 1,214,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
786,536x = 1,214,574 × 1,214,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
786,536x = 1,475,190,001,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,190,001,476/786,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,875,553.06
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