Finding the Third Proportional to 766,163 and 1,554,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,163 and 1,554,214 is: 3,152,829.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,163 : 1,554,214 = 1,554,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,163/1,554,214 = 1,554,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,163x = 1,554,214 × 1,554,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,163x = 2,415,581,157,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,415,581,157,796/766,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,152,829.30
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