Finding the Third Proportional to 742,906 and 1,628,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 742,906 and 1,628,218 is: 3,568,545.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
742,906 : 1,628,218 = 1,628,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
742,906/1,628,218 = 1,628,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
742,906x = 1,628,218 × 1,628,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
742,906x = 2,651,093,855,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,651,093,855,524/742,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,568,545.49
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