Finding the Third Proportional to 788,964 and 1,281,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 788,964 and 1,281,808 is: 2,082,518.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,964 : 1,281,808 = 1,281,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,964/1,281,808 = 1,281,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,964x = 1,281,808 × 1,281,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,964x = 1,643,031,748,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,643,031,748,864/788,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,518.02
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