Finding the Third Proportional to 764,118 and 1,660,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 764,118 and 1,660,923 is: 3,610,260.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,118 : 1,660,923 = 1,660,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,118/1,660,923 = 1,660,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,118x = 1,660,923 × 1,660,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,118x = 2,758,665,211,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,758,665,211,929/764,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,610,260.73
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