Finding the Third Proportional to 787,360 and 1,221,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,360 and 1,221,504 is: 1,895,031.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,360 : 1,221,504 = 1,221,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,360/1,221,504 = 1,221,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,360x = 1,221,504 × 1,221,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,360x = 1,492,072,022,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,492,072,022,016/787,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,895,031.53
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