Finding the Third Proportional to 738,750 and 1,617,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 738,750 and 1,617,623 is: 3,542,069.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738,750 : 1,617,623 = 1,617,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738,750/1,617,623 = 1,617,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738,750x = 1,617,623 × 1,617,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738,750x = 2,616,704,170,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,616,704,170,129/738,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,542,069.94
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