Finding the Third Proportional to 765,280 and 1,668,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,280 and 1,668,348 is: 3,637,080.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,280 : 1,668,348 = 1,668,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,280/1,668,348 = 1,668,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,280x = 1,668,348 × 1,668,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,280x = 2,783,385,049,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,783,385,049,104/765,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,637,080.61
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