Finding the Third Proportional to 788,965 and 1,281,809.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 788,965 and 1,281,809.50 is: 2,082,520.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,965 : 1,281,809.50 = 1,281,809.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,965/1,281,809.50 = 1,281,809.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,965x = 1,281,809.50 × 1,281,809.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,965x = 1,643,035,594,290.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,643,035,594,290.25/788,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,520.26
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