Finding the Third Proportional to 764,804 and 1,649,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 764,804 and 1,649,346 is: 3,556,914.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
764,804 : 1,649,346 = 1,649,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
764,804/1,649,346 = 1,649,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
764,804x = 1,649,346 × 1,649,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
764,804x = 2,720,342,227,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,720,342,227,716/764,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,556,914.23
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