Finding the Third Proportional to 762,750 and 1,035,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,750 and 1,035,909 is: 1,406,892.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,750 : 1,035,909 = 1,035,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,750/1,035,909 = 1,035,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,750x = 1,035,909 × 1,035,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,750x = 1,073,107,456,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,107,456,281/762,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,406,892.76
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