Finding the Third Proportional to 763,520 and 1,725,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,520 and 1,725,008 is: 3,897,281.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,520 : 1,725,008 = 1,725,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,520/1,725,008 = 1,725,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,520x = 1,725,008 × 1,725,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,520x = 2,975,652,600,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,975,652,600,064/763,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,897,281.80
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