Finding the Third Proportional to 759,680 and 1,639,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 759,680 and 1,639,712 is: 3,539,194.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
759,680 : 1,639,712 = 1,639,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
759,680/1,639,712 = 1,639,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
759,680x = 1,639,712 × 1,639,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
759,680x = 2,688,655,442,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,688,655,442,944/759,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,539,194.72
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