Finding the Third Proportional to 762,502 and 1,650,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,502 and 1,650,530 is: 3,572,776.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,502 : 1,650,530 = 1,650,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,502/1,650,530 = 1,650,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,502x = 1,650,530 × 1,650,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,502x = 2,724,249,280,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,724,249,280,900/762,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,572,776.57
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