Finding the Third Proportional to 762,626 and 1,643,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,626 and 1,643,464 is: 3,541,675.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,626 : 1,643,464 = 1,643,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,626/1,643,464 = 1,643,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,626x = 1,643,464 × 1,643,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,626x = 2,700,973,919,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,700,973,919,296/762,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,541,675.63
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