Finding the Third Proportional to 747,656 and 1,621,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,656 and 1,621,510 is: 3,516,717.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,656 : 1,621,510 = 1,621,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,656/1,621,510 = 1,621,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,656x = 1,621,510 × 1,621,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,656x = 2,629,294,680,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,629,294,680,100/747,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,516,717.15
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