Finding the Third Proportional to 763,265 and 1,642,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,265 and 1,642,441 is: 3,534,306.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,265 : 1,642,441 = 1,642,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,265/1,642,441 = 1,642,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,265x = 1,642,441 × 1,642,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,265x = 2,697,612,438,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,697,612,438,481/763,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,534,306.48
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