Finding the Third Proportional to 765,534 and 1,788,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,534 and 1,788,069 is: 4,176,419.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,534 : 1,788,069 = 1,788,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,534/1,788,069 = 1,788,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,534x = 1,788,069 × 1,788,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,534x = 3,197,190,748,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,197,190,748,761/765,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,176,419.01
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