Finding the Third Proportional to 765,263 and 1,668,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,263 and 1,668,314 is: 3,637,013.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,263 : 1,668,314 = 1,668,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,263/1,668,314 = 1,668,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,263x = 1,668,314 × 1,668,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,263x = 2,783,271,602,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,783,271,602,596/765,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,637,013.16
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