Finding the Third Proportional to 787,673 and 1,222,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,673 and 1,222,011 is: 1,895,851.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,673 : 1,222,011 = 1,222,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,673/1,222,011 = 1,222,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,673x = 1,222,011 × 1,222,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,673x = 1,493,310,884,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,493,310,884,121/787,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,895,851.30
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