Finding the Third Proportional to 788,714 and 1,220,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 788,714 and 1,220,111 is: 1,887,465.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,714 : 1,220,111 = 1,220,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,714/1,220,111 = 1,220,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,714x = 1,220,111 × 1,220,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,714x = 1,488,670,852,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,488,670,852,321/788,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,887,465.99
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