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Finding the Third Proportional to 756,936 and 895,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 756,936 and 895,176 is: 1,058,662.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,936 : 895,176 = 895,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,936/895,176 = 895,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,936x = 895,176 × 895,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,936x = 801,340,070,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,340,070,976/756,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058,662.91

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