Finding the Third Proportional to 765,268 and 1,668,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,268 and 1,668,325 is: 3,637,037.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,268 : 1,668,325 = 1,668,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,268/1,668,325 = 1,668,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,268x = 1,668,325 × 1,668,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,268x = 2,783,308,305,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,783,308,305,625/765,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,637,037.36
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