Finding the Third Proportional to 747,718 and 1,621,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,718 and 1,621,633 is: 3,516,959.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,718 : 1,621,633 = 1,621,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,718/1,621,633 = 1,621,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,718x = 1,621,633 × 1,621,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,718x = 2,629,693,586,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,629,693,586,689/747,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,516,959.05
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