Finding the Third Proportional to 767,931 and 1,675,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,931 and 1,675,611 is: 3,656,151.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,931 : 1,675,611 = 1,675,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,931/1,675,611 = 1,675,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,931x = 1,675,611 × 1,675,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,931x = 2,807,672,223,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,807,672,223,321/767,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,656,151.69
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