Finding the Third Proportional to 783,351 and 1,056,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,351 and 1,056,924 is: 1,426,038.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,351 : 1,056,924 = 1,056,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,351/1,056,924 = 1,056,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,351x = 1,056,924 × 1,056,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,351x = 1,117,088,341,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,117,088,341,776/783,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,426,038.06
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