Finding the Third Proportional to 755,948 and 1,089,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 755,948 and 1,089,210 is: 1,569,391.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
755,948 : 1,089,210 = 1,089,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
755,948/1,089,210 = 1,089,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
755,948x = 1,089,210 × 1,089,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
755,948x = 1,186,378,424,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,186,378,424,100/755,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,569,391.58
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