Finding the Third Proportional to 762,437.25 and 1,642,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,437.25 and 1,642,968 is: 3,540,414.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,437.25 : 1,642,968 = 1,642,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,437.25/1,642,968 = 1,642,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,437.25x = 1,642,968 × 1,642,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,437.25x = 2,699,343,849,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,699,343,849,024/762,437.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,540,414.44
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