Finding the Third Proportional to 783,358 and 1,056,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,358 and 1,056,937 is: 1,426,060.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,358 : 1,056,937 = 1,056,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,358/1,056,937 = 1,056,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,358x = 1,056,937 × 1,056,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,358x = 1,117,115,821,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,117,115,821,969/783,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,426,060.40
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