Finding the Third Proportional to 766,539 and 1,612,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,539 and 1,612,530 is: 3,392,199.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,539 : 1,612,530 = 1,612,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,539/1,612,530 = 1,612,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,539x = 1,612,530 × 1,612,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,539x = 2,600,253,000,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,600,253,000,900/766,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,392,199.22
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