Finding the Third Proportional to 787,926 and 1,181,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,926 and 1,181,601 is: 1,771,969.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,926 : 1,181,601 = 1,181,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,926/1,181,601 = 1,181,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,926x = 1,181,601 × 1,181,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,926x = 1,396,180,923,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,396,180,923,201/787,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,771,969.61
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