Finding the Third Proportional to 763,238 and 1,657,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,238 and 1,657,696 is: 3,600,392.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,238 : 1,657,696 = 1,657,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,238/1,657,696 = 1,657,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,238x = 1,657,696 × 1,657,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,238x = 2,747,956,028,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,747,956,028,416/763,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,600,392.05
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