Finding the Third Proportional to 786,600 and 1,194,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 786,600 and 1,194,399 is: 1,813,614.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
786,600 : 1,194,399 = 1,194,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
786,600/1,194,399 = 1,194,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
786,600x = 1,194,399 × 1,194,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
786,600x = 1,426,588,971,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,426,588,971,201/786,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,813,614.25
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