Finding the Third Proportional to 766,488 and 1,612,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,488 and 1,612,344 is: 3,391,642.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,488 : 1,612,344 = 1,612,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,488/1,612,344 = 1,612,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,488x = 1,612,344 × 1,612,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,488x = 2,599,653,174,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,599,653,174,336/766,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,391,642.37
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