Finding the Third Proportional to 753,492 and 1,056,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 753,492 and 1,056,018 is: 1,480,007.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
753,492 : 1,056,018 = 1,056,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
753,492/1,056,018 = 1,056,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
753,492x = 1,056,018 × 1,056,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
753,492x = 1,115,174,016,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,115,174,016,324/753,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,007.77
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