Finding the Third Proportional to 769,284 and 1,674,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 769,284 and 1,674,027 is: 3,642,824.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
769,284 : 1,674,027 = 1,674,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
769,284/1,674,027 = 1,674,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
769,284x = 1,674,027 × 1,674,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
769,284x = 2,802,366,396,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,802,366,396,729/769,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,642,824.23
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