Finding the Third Proportional to 763,608 and 1,725,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,608 and 1,725,228 is: 3,897,826.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,608 : 1,725,228 = 1,725,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,608/1,725,228 = 1,725,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,608x = 1,725,228 × 1,725,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,608x = 2,976,411,651,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,976,411,651,984/763,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,897,826.70
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