Finding the Third Proportional to 763,712 and 1,653,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,712 and 1,653,280 is: 3,579,012.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,712 : 1,653,280 = 1,653,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,712/1,653,280 = 1,653,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,712x = 1,653,280 × 1,653,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,712x = 2,733,334,758,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,733,334,758,400/763,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,579,012.45
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