Finding the Third Proportional to 787,670 and 1,222,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,670 and 1,222,006 is: 1,895,843.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,670 : 1,222,006 = 1,222,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,670/1,222,006 = 1,222,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,670x = 1,222,006 × 1,222,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,670x = 1,493,298,664,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,493,298,664,036/787,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,895,843.01
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