Finding the Third Proportional to 760,158 and 1,638,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,158 and 1,638,148 is: 3,530,225.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,158 : 1,638,148 = 1,638,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,158/1,638,148 = 1,638,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,158x = 1,638,148 × 1,638,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,158x = 2,683,528,869,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,683,528,869,904/760,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,530,225.12
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