Finding the Third Proportional to 760,180 and 1,637,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,180 and 1,637,000 is: 3,525,176.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,180 : 1,637,000 = 1,637,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,180/1,637,000 = 1,637,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,180x = 1,637,000 × 1,637,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,180x = 2,679,769,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,679,769,000,000/760,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,525,176.93
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