Finding the Third Proportional to 769,493 and 1,670,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 769,493 and 1,670,411 is: 3,626,118.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
769,493 : 1,670,411 = 1,670,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
769,493/1,670,411 = 1,670,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
769,493x = 1,670,411 × 1,670,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
769,493x = 2,790,272,908,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,790,272,908,921/769,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,626,118.64
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