Finding the Third Proportional to 765,910 and 1,073,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,910 and 1,073,285 is: 1,504,015.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,910 : 1,073,285 = 1,073,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,910/1,073,285 = 1,073,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,910x = 1,073,285 × 1,073,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,910x = 1,151,940,691,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,151,940,691,225/765,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,504,015.73
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