Finding the Third Proportional to 787,528 and 1,221,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,528 and 1,221,711 is: 1,895,269.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,528 : 1,221,711 = 1,221,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,528/1,221,711 = 1,221,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,528x = 1,221,711 × 1,221,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,528x = 1,492,577,767,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,492,577,767,521/787,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,895,269.46
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