Finding the Third Proportional to 768,872 and 1,651,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,872 and 1,651,400 is: 3,546,912.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,872 : 1,651,400 = 1,651,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,872/1,651,400 = 1,651,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,872x = 1,651,400 × 1,651,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,872x = 2,727,121,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,727,121,960,000/768,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,546,912.83
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