Finding the Third Proportional to 768,320 and 1,676,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,320 and 1,676,608 is: 3,658,650.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,320 : 1,676,608 = 1,676,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,320/1,676,608 = 1,676,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,320x = 1,676,608 × 1,676,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,320x = 2,811,014,385,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,811,014,385,664/768,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,658,650.54
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