Finding the Third Proportional to 761,950 and 1,628,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,950 and 1,628,874 is: 3,482,158.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,950 : 1,628,874 = 1,628,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,950/1,628,874 = 1,628,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,950x = 1,628,874 × 1,628,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,950x = 2,653,230,507,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,653,230,507,876/761,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,482,158.29
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