Finding the Third Proportional to 787,284 and 1,180,720.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,284 and 1,180,720.13 is: 1,770,771.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,284 : 1,180,720.13 = 1,180,720.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,284/1,180,720.13 = 1,180,720.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,284x = 1,180,720.13 × 1,180,720.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,284x = 1,394,100,013,580.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,394,100,013,580.02/787,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,770,771.43
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