Finding the Third Proportional to 764,028 and 1,566,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 764,028 and 1,566,288 is: 3,210,953.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,028 : 1,566,288 = 1,566,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,028/1,566,288 = 1,566,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,028x = 1,566,288 × 1,566,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,028x = 2,453,258,098,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,453,258,098,944/764,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,210,953.13
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