Finding the Third Proportional to 783,350 and 1,056,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,350 and 1,056,925 is: 1,426,042.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,350 : 1,056,925 = 1,056,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,350/1,056,925 = 1,056,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,350x = 1,056,925 × 1,056,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,350x = 1,117,090,455,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,117,090,455,625/783,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,426,042.58
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