Finding the Third Proportional to 743,779 and 1,526,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 743,779 and 1,526,763 is: 3,134,002.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
743,779 : 1,526,763 = 1,526,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
743,779/1,526,763 = 1,526,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
743,779x = 1,526,763 × 1,526,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
743,779x = 2,331,005,258,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,331,005,258,169/743,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,134,002.52
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