Finding the Third Proportional to 762,430 and 1,657,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,430 and 1,657,660 is: 3,604,051.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,430 : 1,657,660 = 1,657,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,430/1,657,660 = 1,657,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,430x = 1,657,660 × 1,657,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,430x = 2,747,836,675,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,747,836,675,600/762,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,604,051.09
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