Finding the Third Proportional to 762,768 and 1,035,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,768 and 1,035,936 is: 1,406,932.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,768 : 1,035,936 = 1,035,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,768/1,035,936 = 1,035,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,768x = 1,035,936 × 1,035,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,768x = 1,073,163,396,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,163,396,096/762,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,406,932.90
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