Finding the Third Proportional to 788,447.67 and 1,235,176.59
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Solution
The third proportional to 788,447.67 and 1,235,176.59 is: 1,935,018.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,447.67 : 1,235,176.59 = 1,235,176.59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,447.67/1,235,176.59 = 1,235,176.59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,447.67x = 1,235,176.59 × 1,235,176.59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,447.67x = 1,525,661,217,747.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,525,661,217,747.85/788,447.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,935,018.99
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