Finding the Third Proportional to 747,956 and 1,645,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,956 and 1,645,444 is: 3,619,846.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,956 : 1,645,444 = 1,645,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,956/1,645,444 = 1,645,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,956x = 1,645,444 × 1,645,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,956x = 2,707,485,957,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,707,485,957,136/747,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,619,846.56
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