Finding the Third Proportional to 766,330 and 1,642,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,330 and 1,642,645 is: 3,521,045.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,330 : 1,642,645 = 1,642,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,330/1,642,645 = 1,642,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,330x = 1,642,645 × 1,642,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,330x = 2,698,282,596,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,698,282,596,025/766,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,521,045.24
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