Finding the Third Proportional to 761,946 and 1,674,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,946 and 1,674,309 is: 3,679,146.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,946 : 1,674,309 = 1,674,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,946/1,674,309 = 1,674,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,946x = 1,674,309 × 1,674,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,946x = 2,803,310,627,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,803,310,627,481/761,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,679,146.06
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