Finding the Third Proportional to 766,800 and 1,612,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,800 and 1,612,924 is: 3,392,701.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,800 : 1,612,924 = 1,612,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,800/1,612,924 = 1,612,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,800x = 1,612,924 × 1,612,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,800x = 2,601,523,829,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,601,523,829,776/766,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,392,701.92
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