Finding the Third Proportional to 762,934 and 1,656,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,934 and 1,656,960 is: 3,598,629.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,934 : 1,656,960 = 1,656,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,934/1,656,960 = 1,656,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,934x = 1,656,960 × 1,656,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,934x = 2,745,516,441,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,745,516,441,600/762,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,598,629.03
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