Finding the Third Proportional to 765,572 and 1,663,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,572 and 1,663,836 is: 3,616,054.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,572 : 1,663,836 = 1,663,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,572/1,663,836 = 1,663,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,572x = 1,663,836 × 1,663,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,572x = 2,768,350,234,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,768,350,234,896/765,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,616,054.71
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