Finding the Third Proportional to 760,438 and 1,661,106.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,438 and 1,661,106.50 is: 3,628,533.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,438 : 1,661,106.50 = 1,661,106.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,438/1,661,106.50 = 1,661,106.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,438x = 1,661,106.50 × 1,661,106.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,438x = 2,759,274,804,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,759,274,804,342.25/760,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,628,533.56
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