Finding the Third Proportional to 787,848 and 1,181,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,848 and 1,181,483 is: 1,771,791.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,848 : 1,181,483 = 1,181,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,848/1,181,483 = 1,181,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,848x = 1,181,483 × 1,181,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,848x = 1,395,902,079,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,395,902,079,289/787,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,771,791.11
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