Finding the Third Proportional to 783,354 and 1,056,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,354 and 1,056,931 is: 1,426,051.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,354 : 1,056,931 = 1,056,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,354/1,056,931 = 1,056,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,354x = 1,056,931 × 1,056,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,354x = 1,117,103,138,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,117,103,138,761/783,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,426,051.49
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