Finding the Third Proportional to 761,652 and 1,628,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,652 and 1,628,298 is: 3,481,057.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,652 : 1,628,298 = 1,628,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,652/1,628,298 = 1,628,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,652x = 1,628,298 × 1,628,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,652x = 2,651,354,376,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,651,354,376,804/761,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,481,057.46
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