Finding the Third Proportional to 763,960 and 1,618,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 763,960 and 1,618,986 is: 3,430,959.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
763,960 : 1,618,986 = 1,618,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
763,960/1,618,986 = 1,618,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
763,960x = 1,618,986 × 1,618,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
763,960x = 2,621,115,668,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,621,115,668,196/763,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,430,959.30
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