Finding the Third Proportional to 764,784 and 1,649,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 764,784 and 1,649,306 is: 3,556,834.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,784 : 1,649,306 = 1,649,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,784/1,649,306 = 1,649,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,784x = 1,649,306 × 1,649,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,784x = 2,720,210,281,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,720,210,281,636/764,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,556,834.72
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