Finding the Third Proportional to 755,946 and 1,089,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,946 and 1,089,207 is: 1,569,387.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,946 : 1,089,207 = 1,089,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,946/1,089,207 = 1,089,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,946x = 1,089,207 × 1,089,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,946x = 1,186,371,888,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,186,371,888,849/755,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,569,387.08
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