Finding the Third Proportional to 763,550 and 1,658,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,550 and 1,658,332 is: 3,601,682.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,550 : 1,658,332 = 1,658,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,550/1,658,332 = 1,658,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,550x = 1,658,332 × 1,658,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,550x = 2,750,065,022,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,750,065,022,224/763,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,601,682.96
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