Finding the Third Proportional to 763,944 and 1,663,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,944 and 1,663,824 is: 3,623,708.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,944 : 1,663,824 = 1,663,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,944/1,663,824 = 1,663,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,944x = 1,663,824 × 1,663,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,944x = 2,768,310,302,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,768,310,302,976/763,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,623,708.42
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