Finding the Third Proportional to 764,226 and 1,619,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 764,226 and 1,619,487 is: 3,431,888.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,226 : 1,619,487 = 1,619,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,226/1,619,487 = 1,619,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,226x = 1,619,487 × 1,619,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,226x = 2,622,738,143,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,622,738,143,169/764,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,431,888.14
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