Finding the Third Proportional to 761,144 and 1,672,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,144 and 1,672,952 is: 3,677,055.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,144 : 1,672,952 = 1,672,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,144/1,672,952 = 1,672,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,144x = 1,672,952 × 1,672,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,144x = 2,798,768,394,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,798,768,394,304/761,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,677,055.06
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