Finding the Third Proportional to 764,246 and 1,619,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 764,246 and 1,619,523 is: 3,431,950.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,246 : 1,619,523 = 1,619,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,246/1,619,523 = 1,619,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,246x = 1,619,523 × 1,619,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,246x = 2,622,854,747,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,622,854,747,529/764,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,431,950.90
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