Finding the Third Proportional to 787,772 and 1,222,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,772 and 1,222,122 is: 1,895,957.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,772 : 1,222,122 = 1,222,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,772/1,222,122 = 1,222,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,772x = 1,222,122 × 1,222,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,772x = 1,493,582,182,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,493,582,182,884/787,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,895,957.44
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