Finding the Third Proportional to 742,086 and 1,626,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 742,086 and 1,626,201 is: 3,563,643.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
742,086 : 1,626,201 = 1,626,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
742,086/1,626,201 = 1,626,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
742,086x = 1,626,201 × 1,626,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
742,086x = 2,644,529,692,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,644,529,692,401/742,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,563,643.15
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