Finding the Third Proportional to 764,246 and 1,561,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 764,246 and 1,561,675 is: 3,191,156.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,246 : 1,561,675 = 1,561,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,246/1,561,675 = 1,561,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,246x = 1,561,675 × 1,561,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,246x = 2,438,828,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,438,828,805,625/764,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,191,156.78
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