Finding the Third Proportional to 766,431 and 1,612,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,431 and 1,612,260 is: 3,391,541.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,431 : 1,612,260 = 1,612,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,431/1,612,260 = 1,612,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,431x = 1,612,260 × 1,612,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,431x = 2,599,382,307,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,599,382,307,600/766,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,391,541.19
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