Finding the Third Proportional to 763,938 and 1,663,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,938 and 1,663,812 is: 3,623,684.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,938 : 1,663,812 = 1,663,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,938/1,663,812 = 1,663,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,938x = 1,663,812 × 1,663,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,938x = 2,768,270,371,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,768,270,371,344/763,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,623,684.61
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