Finding the Third Proportional to 765,150 and 1,675,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,150 and 1,675,734 is: 3,669,979.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,150 : 1,675,734 = 1,675,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,150/1,675,734 = 1,675,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,150x = 1,675,734 × 1,675,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,150x = 2,808,084,438,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,808,084,438,756/765,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,669,979.01
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