Finding the Third Proportional to 743,784 and 1,625,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 743,784 and 1,625,808 is: 3,553,789.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
743,784 : 1,625,808 = 1,625,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
743,784/1,625,808 = 1,625,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
743,784x = 1,625,808 × 1,625,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
743,784x = 2,643,251,652,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,643,251,652,864/743,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,553,789.34
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