Finding the Third Proportional to 764,802 and 1,649,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 764,802 and 1,649,342 is: 3,556,906.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,802 : 1,649,342 = 1,649,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,802/1,649,342 = 1,649,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,802x = 1,649,342 × 1,649,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,802x = 2,720,329,032,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,720,329,032,964/764,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,556,906.28
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