Finding the Third Proportional to 789,869 and 1,190,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 789,869 and 1,190,375 is: 1,793,959.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
789,869 : 1,190,375 = 1,190,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
789,869/1,190,375 = 1,190,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
789,869x = 1,190,375 × 1,190,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
789,869x = 1,416,992,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,416,992,640,625/789,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,793,959.05
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