Finding the Third Proportional to 767,432 and 1,628,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,432 and 1,628,380 is: 3,455,187.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,432 : 1,628,380 = 1,628,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,432/1,628,380 = 1,628,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,432x = 1,628,380 × 1,628,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,432x = 2,651,621,424,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,651,621,424,400/767,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,455,187.46
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