Finding the Third Proportional to 761,034 and 1,639,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,034 and 1,639,803 is: 3,533,290.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,034 : 1,639,803 = 1,639,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,034/1,639,803 = 1,639,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,034x = 1,639,803 × 1,639,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,034x = 2,688,953,878,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,688,953,878,809/761,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,533,290.07
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