Finding the Third Proportional to 765,780 and 1,096,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,780 and 1,096,101 is: 1,568,906.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,780 : 1,096,101 = 1,096,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,780/1,096,101 = 1,096,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,780x = 1,096,101 × 1,096,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,780x = 1,201,437,402,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,201,437,402,201/765,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,568,906.74
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