Finding the Third Proportional to 762,614 and 1,643,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,614 and 1,643,425 is: 3,541,563.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,614 : 1,643,425 = 1,643,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,614/1,643,425 = 1,643,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,614x = 1,643,425 × 1,643,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,614x = 2,700,845,730,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,700,845,730,625/762,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,541,563.27
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