Finding the Third Proportional to 762,762 and 1,035,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,762 and 1,035,915 is: 1,406,886.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,762 : 1,035,915 = 1,035,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,762/1,035,915 = 1,035,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,762x = 1,035,915 × 1,035,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,762x = 1,073,119,887,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,119,887,225/762,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,406,886.93
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