Finding the Third Proportional to 760,617 and 1,652,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,617 and 1,652,589 is: 3,590,572.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,617 : 1,652,589 = 1,652,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,617/1,652,589 = 1,652,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,617x = 1,652,589 × 1,652,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,617x = 2,731,050,402,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,731,050,402,921/760,617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,590,572.39
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