Finding the Third Proportional to 763,953 and 1,618,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,953 and 1,618,974 is: 3,430,939.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,953 : 1,618,974 = 1,618,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,953/1,618,974 = 1,618,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,953x = 1,618,974 × 1,618,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,953x = 2,621,076,812,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,621,076,812,676/763,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,430,939.88
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