Finding the Third Proportional to 787,158 and 1,237,497.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,158 and 1,237,497.75 is: 1,945,480.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,158 : 1,237,497.75 = 1,237,497.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,158/1,237,497.75 = 1,237,497.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,158x = 1,237,497.75 × 1,237,497.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,158x = 1,531,400,681,255.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,531,400,681,255.06/787,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,945,480.68
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