Finding the Third Proportional to 761,623 and 1,672,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,623 and 1,672,712 is: 3,673,688.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,623 : 1,672,712 = 1,672,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,623/1,672,712 = 1,672,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,623x = 1,672,712 × 1,672,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,623x = 2,797,965,434,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,797,965,434,944/761,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,673,688.21
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