Finding the Third Proportional to 761,280 and 1,653,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,280 and 1,653,744 is: 3,592,461.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,280 : 1,653,744 = 1,653,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,280/1,653,744 = 1,653,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,280x = 1,653,744 × 1,653,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,280x = 2,734,869,217,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,734,869,217,536/761,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,592,461.67
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