Finding the Third Proportional to 761,706 and 1,780,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,706 and 1,780,161 is: 4,160,362.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,706 : 1,780,161 = 1,780,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,706/1,780,161 = 1,780,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,706x = 1,780,161 × 1,780,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,706x = 3,168,973,185,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,168,973,185,921/761,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,160,362.64
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