Finding the Third Proportional to 762,063 and 1,629,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,063 and 1,629,183 is: 3,482,963.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,063 : 1,629,183 = 1,629,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,063/1,629,183 = 1,629,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,063x = 1,629,183 × 1,629,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,063x = 2,654,237,247,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,654,237,247,489/762,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,482,963.02
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