Finding the Third Proportional to 787,946 and 1,153,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 787,946 and 1,153,970 is: 1,690,022.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
787,946 : 1,153,970 = 1,153,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
787,946/1,153,970 = 1,153,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
787,946x = 1,153,970 × 1,153,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
787,946x = 1,331,646,760,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,331,646,760,900/787,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,690,022.87
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