Finding the Third Proportional to 786,871.13 and 1,215,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 786,871.13 and 1,215,027 is: 1,876,152.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
786,871.13 : 1,215,027 = 1,215,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
786,871.13/1,215,027 = 1,215,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
786,871.13x = 1,215,027 × 1,215,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
786,871.13x = 1,476,290,610,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,476,290,610,729/786,871.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,876,152.99
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