Finding the Third Proportional to 767,844 and 1,584,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,844 and 1,584,756 is: 3,270,783.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,844 : 1,584,756 = 1,584,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,844/1,584,756 = 1,584,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,844x = 1,584,756 × 1,584,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,844x = 2,511,451,579,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,511,451,579,536/767,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,270,783.62
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