Finding the Third Proportional to 747,781 and 1,645,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,781 and 1,645,087 is: 3,619,122.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,781 : 1,645,087 = 1,645,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,781/1,645,087 = 1,645,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,781x = 1,645,087 × 1,645,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,781x = 2,706,311,237,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,706,311,237,569/747,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,619,122.76
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