Finding the Third Proportional to 743,966 and 1,620,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 743,966 and 1,620,790 is: 3,531,021.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
743,966 : 1,620,790 = 1,620,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
743,966/1,620,790 = 1,620,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
743,966x = 1,620,790 × 1,620,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
743,966x = 2,626,960,224,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,626,960,224,100/743,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,531,021.88
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