Finding the Third Proportional to 783,360 and 1,056,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 783,360 and 1,056,945 is: 1,426,078.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
783,360 : 1,056,945 = 1,056,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
783,360/1,056,945 = 1,056,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
783,360x = 1,056,945 × 1,056,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
783,360x = 1,117,132,733,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,117,132,733,025/783,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,426,078.35
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