Finding the Third Proportional to 763,114 and 1,657,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,114 and 1,657,448 is: 3,599,899.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,114 : 1,657,448 = 1,657,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,114/1,657,448 = 1,657,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,114x = 1,657,448 × 1,657,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,114x = 2,747,133,872,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,747,133,872,704/763,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,599,899.72
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