Finding the Third Proportional to 764,558 and 1,620,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 764,558 and 1,620,268 is: 3,433,707.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,558 : 1,620,268 = 1,620,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,558/1,620,268 = 1,620,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,558x = 1,620,268 × 1,620,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,558x = 2,625,268,391,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,625,268,391,824/764,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,433,707.31
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