Finding the Third Proportional to 764,264 and 1,619,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 764,264 and 1,619,560 is: 3,432,026.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,264 : 1,619,560 = 1,619,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,264/1,619,560 = 1,619,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,264x = 1,619,560 × 1,619,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,264x = 2,622,974,593,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,622,974,593,600/764,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,432,026.88
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