Finding the Third Proportional to 753,456 and 1,055,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,456 and 1,055,976 is: 1,479,960.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,456 : 1,055,976 = 1,055,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,456/1,055,976 = 1,055,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,456x = 1,055,976 × 1,055,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,456x = 1,115,085,312,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,115,085,312,576/753,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,479,960.76
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