Finding the Third Proportional to 766,326 and 1,642,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,326 and 1,642,637 is: 3,521,029.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,326 : 1,642,637 = 1,642,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,326/1,642,637 = 1,642,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,326x = 1,642,637 × 1,642,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,326x = 2,698,256,313,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,698,256,313,769/766,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,521,029.32
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