Finding the Third Proportional to 760,358 and 1,613,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,358 and 1,613,596 is: 3,424,297.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,358 : 1,613,596 = 1,613,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,358/1,613,596 = 1,613,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,358x = 1,613,596 × 1,613,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,358x = 2,603,692,051,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,603,692,051,216/760,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,424,297.57
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