Finding the Third Proportional to 767,946 and 1,706,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 767,946 and 1,706,340 is: 3,791,407.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
767,946 : 1,706,340 = 1,706,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
767,946/1,706,340 = 1,706,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
767,946x = 1,706,340 × 1,706,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
767,946x = 2,911,596,195,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,911,596,195,600/767,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,791,407.46
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