Finding the Third Proportional to 767,248 and 1,686,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,248 and 1,686,768 is: 3,708,300.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,248 : 1,686,768 = 1,686,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,248/1,686,768 = 1,686,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,248x = 1,686,768 × 1,686,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,248x = 2,845,186,285,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,845,186,285,824/767,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,708,300.69
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