Finding the Third Proportional to 787,266 and 1,190,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,266 and 1,190,214 is: 1,799,403.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,266 : 1,190,214 = 1,190,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,266/1,190,214 = 1,190,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,266x = 1,190,214 × 1,190,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,266x = 1,416,609,365,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,416,609,365,796/787,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,799,403.72
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