Finding the Third Proportional to 761,140 and 1,672,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,140 and 1,672,944 is: 3,677,039.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,140 : 1,672,944 = 1,672,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,140/1,672,944 = 1,672,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,140x = 1,672,944 × 1,672,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,140x = 2,798,741,627,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,798,741,627,136/761,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,677,039.21
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