Finding the Third Proportional to 761,700 and 1,628,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,700 and 1,628,376 is: 3,481,171.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,700 : 1,628,376 = 1,628,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,700/1,628,376 = 1,628,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,700x = 1,628,376 × 1,628,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,700x = 2,651,608,397,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,651,608,397,376/761,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,481,171.59
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