Finding the Third Proportional to 761,985 and 1,628,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 761,985 and 1,628,946 is: 3,482,306.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
761,985 : 1,628,946 = 1,628,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
761,985/1,628,946 = 1,628,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
761,985x = 1,628,946 × 1,628,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
761,985x = 2,653,465,070,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,653,465,070,916/761,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,482,306.18
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