Finding the Third Proportional to 763,840 and 1,674,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,840 and 1,674,573 is: 3,671,180.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,840 : 1,674,573 = 1,674,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,840/1,674,573 = 1,674,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,840x = 1,674,573 × 1,674,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,840x = 2,804,194,732,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,804,194,732,329/763,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,671,180.79
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