Finding the Third Proportional to 765,952 and 1,636,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,952 and 1,636,160 is: 3,495,022.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,952 : 1,636,160 = 1,636,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,952/1,636,160 = 1,636,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,952x = 1,636,160 × 1,636,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,952x = 2,677,019,545,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,677,019,545,600/765,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,495,022.59
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