Finding the Third Proportional to 760,312 and 1,767,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,312 and 1,767,916 is: 4,110,847.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,312 : 1,767,916 = 1,767,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,312/1,767,916 = 1,767,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,312x = 1,767,916 × 1,767,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,312x = 3,125,526,983,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,125,526,983,056/760,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,110,847.89
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