Finding the Third Proportional to 762,489 and 1,650,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,489 and 1,650,514 is: 3,572,768.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,489 : 1,650,514 = 1,650,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,489/1,650,514 = 1,650,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,489x = 1,650,514 × 1,650,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,489x = 2,724,196,464,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,724,196,464,196/762,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,572,768.22
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