Finding the Third Proportional to 762,554 and 1,643,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,554 and 1,643,297 is: 3,541,290.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,554 : 1,643,297 = 1,643,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,554/1,643,297 = 1,643,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,554x = 1,643,297 × 1,643,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,554x = 2,700,425,030,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,700,425,030,209/762,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,541,290.23
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