Finding the Third Proportional to 764,131 and 1,641,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 764,131 and 1,641,006 is: 3,524,134.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,131 : 1,641,006 = 1,641,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,131/1,641,006 = 1,641,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,131x = 1,641,006 × 1,641,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,131x = 2,692,900,692,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,692,900,692,036/764,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,524,134.86
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