Finding the Third Proportional to 760,584 and 1,629,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,584 and 1,629,138 is: 3,489,543.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,584 : 1,629,138 = 1,629,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,584/1,629,138 = 1,629,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,584x = 1,629,138 × 1,629,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,584x = 2,654,090,623,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,654,090,623,044/760,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,489,543.07
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