Finding the Third Proportional to 747,817 and 1,630,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,817 and 1,630,971 is: 3,557,108.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,817 : 1,630,971 = 1,630,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,817/1,630,971 = 1,630,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,817x = 1,630,971 × 1,630,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,817x = 2,660,066,402,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,660,066,402,841/747,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,557,108.76
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