Finding the Third Proportional to 768,312 and 1,676,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,312 and 1,676,592 is: 3,658,618.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,312 : 1,676,592 = 1,676,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,312/1,676,592 = 1,676,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,312x = 1,676,592 × 1,676,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,312x = 2,810,960,734,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,810,960,734,464/768,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,658,618.81
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