Finding the Third Proportional to 763,536 and 1,658,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,536 and 1,658,304 is: 3,601,627.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,536 : 1,658,304 = 1,658,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,536/1,658,304 = 1,658,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,536x = 1,658,304 × 1,658,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,536x = 2,749,972,156,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,749,972,156,416/763,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,601,627.37
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