Finding the Third Proportional to 765,264 and 1,668,316.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,264 and 1,668,316.50 is: 3,637,019.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,264 : 1,668,316.50 = 1,668,316.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,264/1,668,316.50 = 1,668,316.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,264x = 1,668,316.50 × 1,668,316.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,264x = 2,783,279,944,172.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,783,279,944,172.25/765,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,637,019.31
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