Finding the Third Proportional to 747,970 and 1,645,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 747,970 and 1,645,472 is: 3,619,902.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
747,970 : 1,645,472 = 1,645,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
747,970/1,645,472 = 1,645,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
747,970x = 1,645,472 × 1,645,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
747,970x = 2,707,578,102,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,707,578,102,784/747,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,619,902.01
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