Finding the Third Proportional to 742,082 and 1,626,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 742,082 and 1,626,192 is: 3,563,622.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
742,082 : 1,626,192 = 1,626,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
742,082/1,626,192 = 1,626,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
742,082x = 1,626,192 × 1,626,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
742,082x = 2,644,500,420,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,644,500,420,864/742,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,563,622.92
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