Finding the Third Proportional to 765,564 and 1,609,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,564 and 1,609,497 is: 3,383,754.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,564 : 1,609,497 = 1,609,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,564/1,609,497 = 1,609,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,564x = 1,609,497 × 1,609,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,564x = 2,590,480,593,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,590,480,593,009/765,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,383,754.45
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