Finding the Third Proportional to 768,694 and 1,637,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,694 and 1,637,180 is: 3,486,899.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,694 : 1,637,180 = 1,637,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,694/1,637,180 = 1,637,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,694x = 1,637,180 × 1,637,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,694x = 2,680,358,352,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,680,358,352,400/768,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,486,899.02
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