Finding the Third Proportional to 764,688 and 1,663,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 764,688 and 1,663,512 is: 3,618,825.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,688 : 1,663,512 = 1,663,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,688/1,663,512 = 1,663,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,688x = 1,663,512 × 1,663,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,688x = 2,767,272,174,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,767,272,174,144/764,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,618,825.16
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