Finding the Third Proportional to 767,232 and 1,671,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,232 and 1,671,744 is: 3,642,611.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,232 : 1,671,744 = 1,671,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,232/1,671,744 = 1,671,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,232x = 1,671,744 × 1,671,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,232x = 2,794,728,001,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,794,728,001,536/767,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,642,611.36
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