Finding the Third Proportional to 765,292 and 1,668,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,292 and 1,668,372 is: 3,637,128.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,292 : 1,668,372 = 1,668,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,292/1,668,372 = 1,668,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,292x = 1,668,372 × 1,668,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,292x = 2,783,465,130,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,783,465,130,384/765,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,637,128.22
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