Finding the Third Proportional to 763,148 and 1,657,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,148 and 1,657,408 is: 3,599,565.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,148 : 1,657,408 = 1,657,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,148/1,657,408 = 1,657,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,148x = 1,657,408 × 1,657,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,148x = 2,747,001,278,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,747,001,278,464/763,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,599,565.59
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