Finding the Third Proportional to 760,580 and 1,629,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,580 and 1,629,134 is: 3,489,544.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,580 : 1,629,134 = 1,629,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,580/1,629,134 = 1,629,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,580x = 1,629,134 × 1,629,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,580x = 2,654,077,589,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,654,077,589,956/760,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,489,544.28
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