Finding the Third Proportional to 791,965 and 1,187,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 791,965 and 1,187,974 is: 1,782,000.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791,965 : 1,187,974 = 1,187,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791,965/1,187,974 = 1,187,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791,965x = 1,187,974 × 1,187,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791,965x = 1,411,282,224,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,411,282,224,676/791,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,782,000.75
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