Finding the Third Proportional to 768,752 and 1,655,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,752 and 1,655,602 is: 3,565,542.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,752 : 1,655,602 = 1,655,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,752/1,655,602 = 1,655,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,752x = 1,655,602 × 1,655,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,752x = 2,741,017,982,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,741,017,982,404/768,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,565,542.57
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