Finding the Third Proportional to 762,774 and 1,035,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,774 and 1,035,933 is: 1,406,913.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,774 : 1,035,933 = 1,035,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,774/1,035,933 = 1,035,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,774x = 1,035,933 × 1,035,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,774x = 1,073,157,180,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,157,180,489/762,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,406,913.69
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