Finding the Third Proportional to 747,966 and 1,645,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,966 and 1,645,464 is: 3,619,886.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,966 : 1,645,464 = 1,645,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,966/1,645,464 = 1,645,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,966x = 1,645,464 × 1,645,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,966x = 2,707,551,775,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,707,551,775,296/747,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,619,886.17
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