Finding the Third Proportional to 762,030 and 1,679,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,030 and 1,679,553 is: 3,701,820.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,030 : 1,679,553 = 1,679,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,030/1,679,553 = 1,679,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,030x = 1,679,553 × 1,679,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,030x = 2,820,898,279,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,820,898,279,809/762,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,701,820.51
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