Finding the Third Proportional to 761,852 and 1,624,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,852 and 1,624,954 is: 3,465,864.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,852 : 1,624,954 = 1,624,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,852/1,624,954 = 1,624,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,852x = 1,624,954 × 1,624,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,852x = 2,640,475,502,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,640,475,502,116/761,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,465,864.11
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