Finding the Third Proportional to 788,464 and 1,235,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 788,464 and 1,235,444 is: 1,935,816.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,464 : 1,235,444 = 1,235,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,464/1,235,444 = 1,235,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,464x = 1,235,444 × 1,235,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,464x = 1,526,321,877,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,526,321,877,136/788,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,935,816.83
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