Finding the Third Proportional to 762,600 and 1,623,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,600 and 1,623,804 is: 3,457,565.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,600 : 1,623,804 = 1,623,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,600/1,623,804 = 1,623,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,600x = 1,623,804 × 1,623,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,600x = 2,636,739,430,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,636,739,430,416/762,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,457,565.47
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