Finding the Third Proportional to 745,265 and 1,616,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 745,265 and 1,616,566 is: 3,506,518.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
745,265 : 1,616,566 = 1,616,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
745,265/1,616,566 = 1,616,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
745,265x = 1,616,566 × 1,616,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
745,265x = 2,613,285,632,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,613,285,632,356/745,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,506,518.66
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