Finding the Third Proportional to 761,963 and 1,628,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,963 and 1,628,896 is: 3,482,192.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,963 : 1,628,896 = 1,628,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,963/1,628,896 = 1,628,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,963x = 1,628,896 × 1,628,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,963x = 2,653,302,178,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,653,302,178,816/761,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,482,192.94
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