Finding the Third Proportional to 790,011 and 1,191,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 790,011 and 1,191,987 is: 1,798,497.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790,011 : 1,191,987 = 1,191,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790,011/1,191,987 = 1,191,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790,011x = 1,191,987 × 1,191,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790,011x = 1,420,833,008,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,420,833,008,169/790,011 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,798,497.75
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