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