Finding the Third Proportional to 763,714 and 1,653,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,714 and 1,653,284 is: 3,579,020.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,714 : 1,653,284 = 1,653,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,714/1,653,284 = 1,653,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,714x = 1,653,284 × 1,653,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,714x = 2,733,347,984,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,733,347,984,656/763,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,579,020.40
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