Finding the Third Proportional to 763,398 and 1,658,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,398 and 1,658,340 is: 3,602,434.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,398 : 1,658,340 = 1,658,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,398/1,658,340 = 1,658,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,398x = 1,658,340 × 1,658,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,398x = 2,750,091,555,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,750,091,555,600/763,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,602,434.84
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