Finding the Third Proportional to 761,954 and 1,674,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,954 and 1,674,325 is: 3,679,177.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,954 : 1,674,325 = 1,674,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,954/1,674,325 = 1,674,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,954x = 1,674,325 × 1,674,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,954x = 2,803,364,205,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,803,364,205,625/761,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,679,177.75
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