Finding the Third Proportional to 765,454 and 1,677,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,454 and 1,677,437 is: 3,675,981.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,454 : 1,677,437 = 1,677,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,454/1,677,437 = 1,677,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,454x = 1,677,437 × 1,677,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,454x = 2,813,794,888,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,813,794,888,969/765,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,675,981.69
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