Finding the Third Proportional to 763,956 and 1,618,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,956 and 1,618,982 is: 3,430,960.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,956 : 1,618,982 = 1,618,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,956/1,618,982 = 1,618,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,956x = 1,618,982 × 1,618,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,956x = 2,621,102,716,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,621,102,716,324/763,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,430,960.31
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