Finding the Third Proportional to 763,936 and 1,663,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,936 and 1,663,808 is: 3,623,676.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,936 : 1,663,808 = 1,663,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,936/1,663,808 = 1,663,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,936x = 1,663,808 × 1,663,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,936x = 2,768,257,060,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,768,257,060,864/763,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,623,676.67
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