Finding the Third Proportional to 787,932 and 1,222,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,932 and 1,222,398 is: 1,896,428.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,932 : 1,222,398 = 1,222,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,932/1,222,398 = 1,222,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,932x = 1,222,398 × 1,222,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,932x = 1,494,256,870,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,494,256,870,404/787,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,896,428.72
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