Finding the Third Proportional to 747,722 and 1,621,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,722 and 1,621,641 is: 3,516,974.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,722 : 1,621,641 = 1,621,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,722/1,621,641 = 1,621,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,722x = 1,621,641 × 1,621,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,722x = 2,629,719,532,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,629,719,532,881/747,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,516,974.94
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