Finding the Third Proportional to 763,414 and 1,658,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,414 and 1,658,372 is: 3,602,498.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,414 : 1,658,372 = 1,658,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,414/1,658,372 = 1,658,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,414x = 1,658,372 × 1,658,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,414x = 2,750,197,690,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,750,197,690,384/763,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,602,498.37
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