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Finding the Third Proportional to 787,806 and 1,147,263.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 787,806 and 1,147,263.75 is: 1,670,733.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,806 : 1,147,263.75 = 1,147,263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,806/1,147,263.75 = 1,147,263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,806x = 1,147,263.75 × 1,147,263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,806x = 1,316,214,112,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,214,112,064.06/787,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670,733.80

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