Finding the Third Proportional to 766,550 and 1,612,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,550 and 1,612,543 is: 3,392,205.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,550 : 1,612,543 = 1,612,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,550/1,612,543 = 1,612,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,550x = 1,612,543 × 1,612,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,550x = 2,600,294,926,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,600,294,926,849/766,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,392,205.24
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