Finding the Third Proportional to 765,288 and 1,668,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,288 and 1,668,363 is: 3,637,107.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,288 : 1,668,363 = 1,668,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,288/1,668,363 = 1,668,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,288x = 1,668,363 × 1,668,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,288x = 2,783,435,099,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,783,435,099,769/765,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,637,107.99
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