Finding the Third Proportional to 760,944 and 1,639,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 760,944 and 1,639,635 is: 3,532,983.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
760,944 : 1,639,635 = 1,639,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
760,944/1,639,635 = 1,639,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
760,944x = 1,639,635 × 1,639,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
760,944x = 2,688,402,933,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,688,402,933,225/760,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,532,983.94
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