Finding the Third Proportional to 766,100 and 1,554,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,100 and 1,554,088 is: 3,152,577.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,100 : 1,554,088 = 1,554,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,100/1,554,088 = 1,554,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,100x = 1,554,088 × 1,554,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,100x = 2,415,189,511,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,415,189,511,744/766,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,152,577.36
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