Finding the Third Proportional to 761,948 and 1,674,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,948 and 1,674,313 is: 3,679,153.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,948 : 1,674,313 = 1,674,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,948/1,674,313 = 1,674,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,948x = 1,674,313 × 1,674,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,948x = 2,803,324,021,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,803,324,021,969/761,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,679,153.99
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