Finding the Third Proportional to 767,740 and 1,652,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,740 and 1,652,120 is: 3,555,240.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,740 : 1,652,120 = 1,652,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,740/1,652,120 = 1,652,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,740x = 1,652,120 × 1,652,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,740x = 2,729,500,494,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,729,500,494,400/767,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,555,240.70
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