Finding the Third Proportional to 765,330 and 1,681,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,330 and 1,681,572 is: 3,694,725.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,330 : 1,681,572 = 1,681,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,330/1,681,572 = 1,681,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,330x = 1,681,572 × 1,681,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,330x = 2,827,684,391,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,827,684,391,184/765,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,694,725.66
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