Finding the Third Proportional to 767,256 and 1,656,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,256 and 1,656,660 is: 3,577,062.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,256 : 1,656,660 = 1,656,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,256/1,656,660 = 1,656,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,256x = 1,656,660 × 1,656,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,256x = 2,744,522,355,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,744,522,355,600/767,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,577,062.10
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