Finding the Third Proportional to 763,716 and 1,653,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,716 and 1,653,288 is: 3,579,028.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,716 : 1,653,288 = 1,653,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,716/1,653,288 = 1,653,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,716x = 1,653,288 × 1,653,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,716x = 2,733,361,210,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,733,361,210,944/763,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,579,028.34
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