Finding the Third Proportional to 766,920 and 1,668,514.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 766,920 and 1,668,514.50 is: 3,630,027.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,920 : 1,668,514.50 = 1,668,514.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,920/1,668,514.50 = 1,668,514.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,920x = 1,668,514.50 × 1,668,514.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,920x = 2,783,940,636,710.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,783,940,636,710.25/766,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,630,027.43
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