Finding the Third Proportional to 763,490 and 1,724,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,490 and 1,724,933 is: 3,897,096.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,490 : 1,724,933 = 1,724,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,490/1,724,933 = 1,724,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,490x = 1,724,933 × 1,724,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,490x = 2,975,393,854,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,975,393,854,489/763,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,897,096.04
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