Finding the Third Proportional to 765,274 and 1,668,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,274 and 1,668,324 is: 3,637,004.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,274 : 1,668,324 = 1,668,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,274/1,668,324 = 1,668,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,274x = 1,668,324 × 1,668,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,274x = 2,783,304,968,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,783,304,968,976/765,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,637,004.48
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