Finding the Third Proportional to 768,966 and 1,651,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 768,966 and 1,651,764 is: 3,548,042.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
768,966 : 1,651,764 = 1,651,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
768,966/1,651,764 = 1,651,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
768,966x = 1,651,764 × 1,651,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
768,966x = 2,728,324,311,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,728,324,311,696/768,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,548,042.84
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